SSC offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education as well as Level II and Level III certificates aligned to the Gateway Credentials. The early childhood education curriculum is designed to provide students with the requisite skills and theoretical knowledge to work in a variety of facilities for young children. The curriculum includes the cognitive areas of theory, history of child development, psychology and sociology as they relate to the developing child. Additionally, training will include practical areas of internships, and planning of developmentally appropriate activities. If you are looking to begin a career in Early Childhood Education or advance your current career, click here to register for this open house on Thursday, January 9 at 6:00 p.m. to learn about the next steps.