Education: Early Childhood Studies at Macomb Community College

Would You Like to Shape the Future? The care and education of young children is a rapidly growing field with a wide range of job opportunities. As an Early Childhood Professional, you will be able to care for and educate children in a variety of settings. And in doing so, you’ll help them reach their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional potential. Macomb’s Early Childhood Studies Program prepares you to work with and on behalf of young children as a preschool teacher, teacher assistant, child caregiver or center director.

The Program In Macomb’s Early Childhood Studies Program, courses may be taken to meet increasing licensing requirements or upgrade skills, prepare for the CDA Credential, or work toward an associate degree. Macomb’s Early Childhood Studies faculty are experienced professionals. Their expertise spans the full range of early childhood. Their dedication to excellence in teaching and their concern for their students have made Macomb’s Early Childhood Studies Program one of the finest of its kind in the state.

Earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential To apply for the CDA Credential, the student must be currently working in an early childhood setting. A Child Development Associate is an individual who has successfully completed a CDA assessment based on their demonstration of ability to meet CDA competency goals. Candidates must have completed at least 120 clock hours (9 credit hours) of education in the competency areas. The CDA is awarded through a national organization: The Council for Professional Recognition.

Accreditation The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Education—Early Childhood Studies Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 1313 L St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005. The phone number for NAEYC is 202.232.8777.

866.Macomb1 (866.622.6621) www.macomb.edu It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital connection between them. —Leo F. Buscaglia

TRANSFERRING IS EASY If you are planning to pursue advanced education in the Early Employment outlook Childhood field, many universities accept the entire ECHS program. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Students may choose to transfer The emphasis on quality care and education has opened new and expanding toward a B.A. in Early Childhood or opportunities for Early Childhood Professionals. Macomb’s Early Childhood a Teaching Certificate program with Studies Program can provide you with the skills, knowledge, and education an Early Childhood major and the for a career in: ZS endorsement. Students planning 77Preschools to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see 77Head Start Programs a member of Macomb’s Counseling 77School Age Care Programs Department as early as possible in 77Early Childhood Education Centers their college careers. 77Family Child Care Programs For information on all counseling 77Military Child Care services, or for an appointment, visit or call: 77Great Start Readiness Program Center Campus H103, 586.286.2228 or EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK South Campus H316, With an associate degree, you will be qualified for careers including child 586.445.7211 care provider. Median salary for these careers is $19,620 in Michigan with 6 percent growth in openings expected through 2024. You will also be qualified LOOKING FOR A JOB? for careers including preschool teacher, head start teacher and teacher Contact Career Services assistant. Median salary for these careers is $27,740 in Michigan with 10 586.445.7321 percent growth in openings expected through 2024. With a bachelor’s degree, [email protected] you will be qualified for careers including childcare director and education coordinator. Median salary for these careers is $41,070 in Michigan with 8 For more information, visit percent growth in openings expected through 2024. www.macomb.edu and search “Early Childhood,” or call the Health & Human Services Department at 586.226.4757. Two years at Macomb equals a tremendous savings—about $18,000— compared to attending a Michigan four-year public university. Approximately 80 percent of Macomb students leave the college DEBT FREE. For general information about Macomb Community College, call 866.Macomb1 (866.622.6621) or email [email protected]

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