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Program Contact
Margaret Annunziata
336.249.8186 ext. 6706
Mission Statement
The Early Childhood Associate program provides educational opportunities that combine theoretical and hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for entry-level employment, career advancement, and/or advanced education in child development and education settings. Graduates are prepared to implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings including child care and education, preschools, public schools, Head Start program, and school-age programs.
List of Degrees/Certifications/Diplomas offered
through this Program
and Suggested Course Sequences
Early Childhood Associate
Early Childhood Diploma
Early Childhood Certificate, Emphasis in Administration Assistant
Early Childhood Certificate, Emphasis in Teaching Assistant
Early Childhood Certificate, Emphasis in School-Age Assistant
Early Childhood Certificate, Infant-Toddler Care
Faculty
Margaret Annunziata
Amanda Bowman
Sharon Carter
Jody Lawrence
Judy Zimmerman
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with an Early Childhood degree?
An Associate degree in Early Childhood prepares students to work in a variety of settings. While many students who are currently enrolled in the program work in child care settings, a large number of students also are working in public schools as teacher assistants. Still others are pursuing their associate degrees with the intention of transferring to a university to complete a Bachelor’s degree and earn a NC teaching license.
I am working full-time. Can I still enroll in the program?
The majority of students enrolled in the program currently work full or part-time in addition to attending school. In fact, for students working in an early childhood setting, they are often able to implement course concepts into their daily work experiences. However, students who are working full- or part-time must also be reasonable in the number of classes that they take each semester, and may need to allow themselves extra time to complete the degree.
Is the Early Childhood degree offered online?
Some courses in the degree are offered online periodically. However, due to the importance of developing skills in the early childhood classroom, many courses require on-campus classes, face-to-face activities, and on-site observations in early childhood settings.
Testimonials
What our students say about us…
(quotes from 2003-2004 students)
“The Early Childhood program has great faculty who have experiences in the field of their teaching.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and they use fun ways of teaching to help us learn.”
“The Early Childhood instructors are the best team! Any time you need any of them for anything, they are there!”
“Having the campus child care center affiliated with the program makes it an on-going part of the curriculum being taught.”
“They offer evening classes and they understand that you are working with a family and going to school, too.”
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