EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Childcare is among the fastest-growing professional careers. In fact, the Maryland Department of Economic and Employment Development reports in jobs: 1992 to 2005 that the need for childcare occupations will increase by nearly 51 percent during this period. Those who participate in The College Tech Program in early childhood education may prepare for elementary and early childhood teaching careers, as special education teachers, daycare directors and administrators. Students will learn to plan lessons and to teach young children. Medical and wellness issues, public law and families, and skill development will be studied. Imagine your future in the rewarding and exciting world of early childhood education careers!
Sample Tech Prep High School Program CHILD DEVELOPMENT Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English English English Algebra I or Geometry Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics U.S. History National, State and Local Government Social Studies Child Development III* Exploring Technological Concepts Health .5 Elective .5 Child Development II* Child Development Internship* Physical Education Child Development 1* Elective Foreign Language Foreign Language Elective * Courses articulated between Montgomery College and Montgomery County Public Schools Sample Tech Prep College Program EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, A.A.S. First Year, Montgomery College Second Year, Montgomery College ED120 Child Development for Child Care Workers* ED121 Planning Curricula for Child Care* ED213 Social Development in Young Children ED130 First Start: Care of Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities EN101 Techniques of Reading and Writing ED122 Child Care Practicum and Workshop* Curriculum Seminar ED215 Planning and Administering Child Care Programs GE101 Intro to Geography ED123 ABC Infant and Toddler Development and Curricular Planning Mathematics Foundation Curriculum seminar HE100 Principles of Healthier Living English Foundation Arts or Humanities Distribution Natural Sciences w/ Lab Distribution PY102 General Psychology SO101 Intro to Sociology History History (selected from Humanities Distribution) Two Electives SP108 Fundamentals of Speech Then enter the Child Care Professionals Workforce! or Continue your education!

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