Early Childhood

Early childhood education focuses on the development of children from birth to grade 3. Students gain the skills to assess, monitor, and report the progress of all children. Techniques and approaches to involve family in the development of their children are also studied. Traditional coursework is enhanced with internships, clinical experiences, and collaborations with practicing educators in preK-3 classrooms. Early childhood education majors who want to teach in a public school must also pass the Arizona Educator Exams (AEPA/NES). For more information about the different types of employment opportunities in the early childhood field, visit: Arizona Early Childhood Career and Professional Development Network website:
http://azearlychildhood.org/advance-your-career/careers-in-early-childhood

and the Child Care Services Association T.E.A.C.H. National Center:
http://www.childcareservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CCSA-Careers-in-Early-Childhood-National-Directory-2015.pdf

The general education component of this degree is a 35 unit block called the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC). You must complete the AGEC-A.

View AGEC-A course list for Mesa Community College

The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer from Mesa Community College to a university and study Early Childhood.

The list below shows degrees and majors at Arizona universities in the area of Early Childhood.

Get help! Be sure to meet with an Academic Advisor from Mesa Community College.