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This program focuses on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. It includes the operation of an infant room, a full-day preschool and two half-day preschool programs for children from birth to five years of age. Suggested prerequisites: computer literacy, art, or family and consumer sciences. Full academic selections for Juniors and Seniors
Available Certifications: Child Abuse, First Aid, AED and CPR, Communicable Diseases and Childhood Illnesses, Preparation for Child Development Certification
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General Information
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Janice Curtin Instructor
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Length of Program: 2 years
Technical Credits Earned: 6
Academic Credits: 4 per year
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Résumé Template
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Technical Core Curriculum
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Development of infant to age four
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Prenatal development
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Birth defects and their causes
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Behavior modification
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Role of the teacher
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Emergency safety and health procedures
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Education of exceptional children
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First Aid, AED, and CPR Certification
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Communicable diseases and childhood illnesses identification and certification
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Testing evaluation
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Nutrition
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Arts, stories, games, music, cooking
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Science, health, language arts, writing
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Puppetry, game supervision
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Preschool operations
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Preschool State Standards
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NAEYC Certified
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Preparation for Child Development Certification
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Child abuse detection and certification
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FCCLA student organization
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Post-Secondary Education Opportunities
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Students have the opportunity to earn up to 3 college credits in this program.
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Articulation agreement with Univeristy of Akron
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Associate or Bachelor's Degree
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Employment Opportunities
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Preschool teacher
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Preschool aide
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Family childcare provider
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Before/after school program assistant supervisor
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Recreation center assistant
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