幼儿教育

Pursue a satisfying career as professional educator and prepare the youngest of students for success for the rest of their lives.

Why study 幼儿教育?

Connect one-on-one with faculty, 的同学, and other professionals through classroom instruction, 实践学习, 实地实习:

Learn best practices for planning and preparing environments and instruction in early childhood and primary-grade settings.
Become an effective communicator who can make informed decisions, think critically and creatively, and examine ethical issues in order to enhance educational excellence.
Work with expert faculty who will prepare you for a bachelor’s degree and certification to teach in a variety of Pre-K to fourth grade settings
The non-certification curriculum will prepare students to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments.
Graduates of the associate in science program are prepared for entry-level positions or to continue in 重点大学’s baccalaureate degree program in early childhood.

Receive personalized attention and top-notch instruction in a supportive environment:

Our Stairs to Success developmental plan for success will guide you through your time at Keystone.
100% of students receive financial aid.
Over 175 scholarships are awarded yearly.

职业选择

护理提供者
小学教师
幼儿园管理器
阅读专家

雇主

Children’s Center at 重点大学
斯克兰顿学区
Treasure House Child Development

联系

Dr. 希瑟Shanks-McElroy
项目负责人
570-945-8475
希瑟.mcelroy@austinwt.com

程序

家庭教育
 学期地图，学士 (120学分)
学期地图，学士 (non-certification) (120学分)
学期地图，AS (62学分)
未成年人
大学目录
学费 & 金融援助

项目的目标

To develop candidates’ content knowledge related to learners, 内容区域, and evidenced based practices essential for effective and equitable teaching.
To prepare candidates with skills for planning and implementing purposeful learning experiences
To guide and prompt students to acquire knowledge, skills and competencies regarding a broad range of computer technologies and software and to use them responsibly.
To prepare candidates so they acknowledge multiple perspectives and plan diverse experiences to address the academic, 人际关系, and emotional needs of all learners.
To prepare candidates to collect and analyze and use multiple assessments and tools to enhance student achievement.
To prepare candidates to respect and demonstrate professional integrity through behaviors that reflect national, 状态, and institutional ethical standards and equip students to operate as collaborative professionals.
To provide authentic field experiences for students so they can demonstrate their learning as they observe and work with a teacher and support staff and interact with children in a learning environment.

特殊的经历.
巨大的成果.

14:1

Keystone student-to-faculty ratio

18%

increase in jobs over the next 10 years

31-69K

Median annual salary for early childhood careers

Important Resources for Education Students

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正式录取

Learn how to apply as an Education student. You must be formally accepted into the education program before being permitted to take 3000/4000 level courses.

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教师资格证书准备

Learn about accelerated programs if you already have your bachelor's degree and want to teach in Pennsylvania.

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学徒计划

Learn how high school students interested in early childhood care and those currently working in a the field can gain on the job training and earn college credit.

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早期实习

Learn how to succeed in your first, second, and third year placements. Each field participation provides an opportunity to experience life in the classroom.

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学生教学

Learn about student teaching in your senior year. Student teaching takes place in two seven week periods after all academic course work is complete.

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许可

Learn the process for clearances. Any education student wishing to participate in a field experience or student teaching must obtain required clearances every year.