Early Childhood Associate in Applied Science Degree Program Outcomes

The Early Childhood Associate in Applied Science Degree prepares the graduate for direct employment but also provides a basic foundation of courses that will not be a barrier to transfer into a child development related four-year degree program at Fairmont State or West Virginia University.

Early Childhood course objectives are designed to meet associate degree program standards developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is the largest early childhood professional organization. It is also one of the professional association members of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Program Outcome	Direct assessment measure	Satisfactory performance standard
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to meet the following objectives which meet standards developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC):	Student performance will be assessed through the methods listed below:	Satisfactory student performance must be a minimum of a grade of C or higher as listed below:
1.  Plan, prepare and implement appropriate curriculum for a quality early childhood program based on a knowledge of child development and best practices.	1. a. Write activity lesson plans for all curriculum areas. 1. b. Present activities for all curriculum areas with children in practicum sites. 1. c. Write literature based lesson plans including all developmental domains. 1. d. Present appropriate happenings for infants and toddlers.	1.  a. b. c. d.  A grade of C or better must be earned.  The grade will be determined with the use of rubrics and checklists based on assignment directions.
2. Plan classroom learning environments that are developmentally appropriate.	2.a.  Classroom environment plans. 2.b.  Cost studies for infant/toddler and preschool classrooms. 2. c.  Public playground analysis.	2.a.b.c.  A grade of C or better.
3. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills and teaching methods while working with young children.	3.a.  Practicum experiences in three different early childhood programs. 3.b. Class demonstrations and presentations.	3.a.   A rating of satisfactory on supervising instructor’s evaluations. 3.b.   A grade of C or better.
4. Document that all West Virginia Child Care Licensing Regulations for employees are met and demonstrate ability to apply in work with children.	4.a. Criminal Background Check, Maltreatment Record Search, Medical Form, TB Screening, Food Handler’s Card, First Aid, CPR and two written references. 4.b. Practicum experience 4.c.  Infant/Toddler Course Certificate	4.a.  Copies of medical form, TB screening documentation, Food Handlers Card, First Aid and CPR completion cards, two written letters of reference. 4.b.  No Convictions on CBI Search required to continue in the program.. 4.c.  Successful Maltreatment Search required to continue in the program.. 4. d. A grade of C or better in EC 2240, Infant and Toddler Development and Care.
5. Prepare teaching resources for early childhood programs.	5.a.  Fingerplay and Song Collection. 5.b.  Flannel Board and Activities. 5.c.  Picture File. 5.d.  Bean Bags and Activities 5.e.  Prop Box 5.f.  Art Portfolio 5.g.  Resource File	5. a. b. c. d. e. f. g.  A grade of C or better.

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