College of Technology - Building Unlimited Career Opportunities
Early Childhood Care & Education
Program Options & Length:
- Program begins in August (Fall Semester)
- Program length is 2 to 4 semesters
- Admits 2 cohorts of 15 students each year
- Summer Session - none
Program Description
Early childhood care and education providers are responsible for meeting the specific needs of a group of children by nurturing their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
- They create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children.
- They develop respectful, reciprocal relationships with families and involve families in their children's learning.
- They use effective assessment strategies in a responsible way to positively influence children's development and learning by designing, implementing, and evaluating meaningful curriculum.
Early childhood care and education providers advocate for children and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession by upholding ethical and professional standards.
Certificates & Degrees
- Post-Secondary Technical Certificate Family Child Care
- Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
- Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Care and Education
Career Opportunities
100% of students reporting are employed or continuing their education.
Associate degrees in ECCE can articulate to the College of Education. All AAS degrees will articulate into the Bachelor of Applied Technology.
Cost of Attendance
Fees apply to the current Idaho State University fee schedule which includes mandatory student health insurance. Students with existing health insurance coverage may waive student health insurance. Waivers are available at http://www.isu.edu/stuhlth/insurance/.
Additional program, equipment, and book costs are listed here.
Paying for College
You may apply for financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans to help finance your college education. When you pay registration fees, you are a student of Idaho State University with the privileges and responsibilities of a college student.
Affirmative Action, ADA & Equal Employment Opportunity at ISU
Idaho State University subscribes to the principles and laws of the State of Idaho and the federal government, including applicable executive orders
pertaining to civil rights. All rights, privileges, and activities of the University are made available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, national origin or veteran status. The University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Evidence of practices that are not consistent with such a policy should be reported to:
Joyce Hammond-Perry J.D.
Affirmative Action Director
Rendezvous Complex 157 Stop 8315
(208) 282-3973
ADA Policy Statement
Idaho State University is committed to equal opportunity in education for all students, including those with documented disabilities. If you have a diagnosed disability or if you believe that you have a disability that might require reasonable accomodation, please contact:
Dennis J. Toney,
ADA Disabilities and Resource Center Director
Graveley Hall 123 Box 8121
E-mail tonedenn@isu.edu
208-282-3599
