Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education provides an excellent opportunity for ministry
In today’s job market more and more families are looking for quality childcare and instruction for their preschool children. Early Childhood Education (ECE) provides a great ministry opportunity for students, the church and community. Child care centers and preschools open doors for ministry and can influence parents and children with a Christian atmosphere, while providing the quality care desired by parents. Churches also look for those with ECE degrees to develop ministries to children.
GLCC offers two fully accredited degrees to meet these needs and to fulfill the requirements for licensing by the state of Michigan. The Associate of Arts degree meets all of the licensing requirements and provides a quick route to this ministry. The Bachelor of Science degree also meets all of the state requirements, and at the same time provides a gateway to administrative positions and advanced degrees. ECE provides an excellent opportunity for ministry.
Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Associate of Arts
Location
- On Campus
Graduates completing this degree will be able to:
- Design creative, age-appropriate teaching strategies, and curriculum which accommodate cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth in each child.
- Apply classroom knowledge and laboratory experience to teach and/or direct successfully in an accredited child development program which exceeds state rules and requirements.
- Identify and implement the components of quality leadership when working with staff, children, and parents.
Our Graduates Possess These Traits:
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Kingdom Mission
- Cultural Humility
- Self-Understanding
- Written Communication
average net price per year after financial aid
%
acceptance rate for all student applications
student-to-faculty ratio ensuring personalized attention
%
of students who fill out the FAFSA qualify for financial aid
$19,390
average net price per year after financial aid
100%
acceptance rate for all student applications
10:1
student-to-faculty ratio ensuring personalized attention
90%
of students who fill out the FASFA qualify for financial aid
Coursework
Coursework for Early Childhood Education Major
Course Name
- Children’s Ministry or Bible Teaching for the Church
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Labs
- Creative Learning Activities for Children
- Music & Movement for Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Growth & Development
- Teaching Children with Special Needs
- Infant/Toddler Development & Curriculum
- Early Childhood Education Administration
- Parent Education & Guidance
- Intercultural Communication
- Children’s Literature
Requirements for a Major
- General Education Requirements – 43 hours
- Bible & Theology Requirements – 40 hours
- Additional Major Requirements – 40 hours
- Total Hours – 123 hours