TURN YOUR LOVE FOR CHILDREN INTO A REWARDING CAREER Early Childhood Professional [HOSPITALITY + HUMAN SERVICES]
If you enjoy working with LEARNING AT WASHBURN TECH KDOL reports the average salary for an entry- Our early childhood education program level child care worker in 2018 was $8.42 an children and families, a provides training in the processes and hour or $17,510 annually. The average was career in early childhood principles of child growth and development. $9.36 an hour or $19,480 annually. might be a good choice Instruction emphasizes social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in addition ENTRY REQUIREMENTS for you. Our graduates to support services for children. You will Students are required to take the Accuplacer work in preschools, child gain hands-on experience by working in the test and score a minimum of 4 in both reading licensed child care center on our campus, and math. Other assessments or college care centers or home Little Learners at Washburn Tech. Both adult coursework can be accepted in place of daycares and focus on the and high school students are eligible for this Accuplacer. Please see a recruiter for details. growth and development two-semester program, which enrolls in Students also must complete an application August only. Upon completion, you will earn and submit an official copy of all transcripts. of children from infancy to a 24-credit-hour technical certificate and be CERTIFICATIONS eligible to complete a more advanced degree six years of age. Use your + CPR at Washburn University. creativity by developing + First Aid and modifying ideas to JOB AND SALARY OUTLOOK Employment of early childhood professionals enrich young minds. is projected to grow by 7 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL).
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WASHBURN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 5724 SW HUNTOON STREET | TOPEKA, KANSAS 66604 | WASHBURNTECH.EDU [HOSPITALITY + HUMAN SERVICES] Early Childhood Professional
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CHILD CARE CURRICULUM PLANNING Introduces techniques for guiding art, storytelling, puppetry, writing, math, science, social studies, music and field trips
GUIDANCE & DISCIPLINE/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT Focuses on developing guidance skills, handling guidance challenges, establishing classroom rules and involving parents and family
REGULATIONS/SAFETY/ABUSE Addresses KDHE Licensing Regulations, in-service training on First Aid, CPR, abuse, neglect, basic child development and communicable diseases
COLLECTION FILE I APPLICATION CHECKLIST Assemble a portfolio of various activities that can be used as teaching tools in the center
CHILD CARE LAB I Involves participation in the licensed child care center under supervision of the unit leader; students use knowledge and skills expected of professionals new to the early child care and education field; assessment MEET WITH TAKE SUBMIT PAY includes lesson plan preparation and activity RECRUITER ACCUPLACER* TRANSCRIPT(S) ENROLLMENT FEE implementation (ADULT ONLY) 2021-2022 PROGRAM COSTS (Estimated) INTRO EARLY CHILDHOOD Introduces the fundamentals of early child care HIGH SCHOOL ADULT and covers topics such as program orientation, types of early childhood programs, observation Enrollment fee $0 $50 and assessment of children and child development FREE $3,633.60 principles and theories Tuition
CHILD CARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT All other fees $123 $651 Assists students in developing teaching philosophies, TOTAL $123 $4,334.60 developing areas for a balanced curriculum, writing lesson plans, selecting toys, equipment and *Tiered courses are paid by Excel in CTE. Non-tiered courses are paid by the student. educational materials and exhibiting professionalism ADDITIONAL CHARGES**(Estimated) INFANT/TODDLER/EXCEPTIONAL CHILD HIGH SCHOOL ADULT Introduces quality programs for infants and toddlers, school-age children and children with special needs Tools/Books $156 $156 COLLECTION FILE II Advances compiling a teaching portfolio learned in COST NOTE MORE INFO » earlier course **A list of required tools/books is on a separate For more programs, enrollment and sheet of paper and on our website, WashburnTech. course schedule information, please edu. Students also will need to purchase supplies contact Admissions. Financial Aid is CHILD CARE LAB II such as (but not limited to) pens/pencils, notebooks/ Involves participation in the licensed child care center paper, three-ring binder, etc. Students may purchase available to those who qualify. under the supervision of the unit leader, allowing them at the vendor of their choice. CALL 785.670.2200 students to demonstrate knowledge and skills by TOLL-FREE 877.588.7140 assuming a teacher’s role
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