Early Childhood Development
The field of early childhood is ever expanding as the need for quality care increases. With the explosion of research on brain development making headlines, the public demands a professionally trained workforce to care for young children. The evidence is clear that knowledgeable, caring professionals create the kind of environments that impact children in a positive way.
The Early Childhood Development Department at Pulaski Technical College prepares students by providing them a variety of program options. Students can choose to complete a one-semester, one-year or two-year degree plan depending upon their goals. The one-semester Certificate of Proficiency meets the requirements to take the national CDA assessment. The one-year Technical Certificate prepares students to work as an aide in an early childhood classroom. The AAS degree plan has two options: Program Administration and Early Childhood Education. The Program Administration degree is designed for persons interested in owning or managing an early childhood program. The Early Childhood Education plan is designed to prepare persons interested in the position of lead teacher. The programs are designed to allow students to progress from the certificate level to the AAS degree at their own pace. Classes are offered at a variety of times to meet the needs of those students who are already employed in the field.
Little Learners Academy is an Arkansas Quality Approved center that serves as a lab school for the early childhood department. The lab school’s staff is educated in the field and trained to mentor students. Students can utilize the lab school to complete observation assignments and on-site hours required in the practicum courses.
PTC offers several noncredit trainings to meet the needs of child care providers. These trainings are offered at times and locations convenient to working professionals.
Program Information
- Certificate Programs
- Associate of Applied Science Degrees
- Non-Credit Training
- Cooperative Agreements with Other Training Organizations
- Childcare/Little Learners Academy
- Faculty and Staff Directory
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