Early Childhood Education

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Degree Programs

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program prepares you to work with preschool and school-aged children in both public and private school settings.

Associate of Arts Degree (Transfer)

Majors in Early Childhood Education with an Associate of Arts degree are able to transfer all of their credits in the block transfer program to UO, OSU, and other four-year institutions. Transfers that have been approved are Psychology or Sociology at UO, and Human Development at OSU. A major in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with an Early Childhood endorsement, and Special Education are also possible at several four-year institutions.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Early Childhood Education program prepares you to work with preschool and school-aged children in both public and private school settings. This program is designed for persons of all ages and backgrounds, with special attention given to individual student needs and abilities. Graduates are trained to work in a variety of educational and child care settings including nursery school, nanny, preschool, day care, private kindergarten, and as paraprofessionals in the public schools. Course work and practical work experience emphasize knowledge of normal growth and development of young children, guidance skills, and the planning and directing of activities for children which foster positive intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. Many of the courses are also excellent for parents or others who work with young children.

Records Check

The student is required to complete a Criminal Records Check once and pay all fees required to complete the CRC process.

ECE Staff

Katherine Elisar
Interim Program Coordinator
(541)440-4650
Email: Katherine.Elisar@umpqua.edu

Lynda Vannice
Instructor
(541)440-4647
Email: Lynda.Vannice@umpqua.edu

Suzanne Schultz
Instructor
(541)440-4681
Email: Suzanne.Schultz@umpqua.edu

John Vannice
Instructor
(541)440-4650
Email: John.Vannice@umpqua.edu

Kelly Klanecky
Instructor
Email: Kelly.Klanecky@umpqua.edu

Randall Smolensky
Instructor

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