Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is designed to prepare individuals to be skilled professionals qualified to work in a wide variety of early childhood settings, including child care centers, Head Start, home child care, nursery schools, and programs for children with special needs. The program’’s curriculum is based upon standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and it promotes all facets of current best practices in the field.
ECE courses are based on a combination of understanding theory and applying it to practical expereiences working directly with young children, ages birth through early school age. Students in degree programs must complete at least 300 hours of supervised work in early childhood settings.
Details
Hours
61
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Central Maine Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Auburn, Maine
Local WIB
3 - Central Western Local Area 3
Type of Attainment:
Associate's Degree
Name of Credential
Associate in Applied Science or Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal & State Loans & Grants, Scholarships
Refund Policy
www.cmcc.edu/admissions-aid/paying-for-col
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$96.00 Per Credit Hour
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$192.00 Per Credit Hour
Total In-State Program Cost
$96.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$192.00
