Educator Preparation Programs
Educator Preparation Programs consist of Teacher Preparation and Early Childhood Education.
The Education programs at Catawba Valley Community College prepare individuals to work with children from infancy in early childhood centers through high school learning environments. These programs lead to an associate degree or various diplomas or certificates in the field of education. Several programs offer opportunities for students to transfer to a senior institution to complete a bachelors degree with teacher licensure. Program Graduation Requirements: The standards for students are rigorous and require students to perform at a minimum competency level. Due to the minimum competency level expected for graduates, the Education Department requires a grade of “C” or higher on all required Education Courses for graduation with a certificate, diploma, or degree.
Program Options
- Associate in Art in Teacher Preparation
- Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation
- Early Childhood Education
AATP-The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation is a specialized transfer degree for students interested in pursuing teacher licensure in elementary, middle, high school, or special education. Within the degree program, the student will have learning opportunities for the achievement of competence within the general education coursework such as reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical and natural science, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities.
ASTP-The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation is a specialized transfer degree for students interested in pursuing a teacher licensure in elementary, middle, high school in the STEM related fields. Within the degree program, the student will have learning opportunities for the achievement of competence within the general education coursework such as reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical and natural science, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities.
Early Childhood Education
A55220C-The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical and nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings.
A55220L-The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education - Licensure program prepares individuals to work with children from birth through age eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning opportunities to young children. in early childhood settings and earn the general education and early childhood foundational classes to transfer to a high institute to pursue B-K teacher licensure.
A55220NL-The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education - Non-Licensure program prepares individuals to work with children from birth through age eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings and earn the general education and early childhood foundational classes to transfer to a high institute to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
Contact Information
Director
Early Childhood Education
Email:
Alexandra Ingle
Phone: 828-327-7000
x4515
Office Number: CAD 129