Early Childhood Education

WELCOME TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AT KAUA'I COMMUNITY COLLEGE! 

Launch Your Early Childhood Education Career!

The Early Childhood Education program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to thrive in various early childhood settings.

What You'll Gain:

• Solid Foundation: Learn the theory and best practices for working with young children and their families.
• Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience through coursework and real-world preschool placements.
• Career Flexibility: Prepare for careers as preschool teachers, assistant teachers, or pursue further education.

Pathways to Success:

This Associate in Science (AS) degree opens several doors for graduates within Hawai'i:

• Transfer Seamlessly: Continue your education with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education at UH West Oʻahu or UH Mānoa.
• Pursue Diverse Specializations: Choose between Elementary & Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood & Special Education at UH Mānoa.

We Recommend:

• Early Academic Advising: Connect with an advisor upon admission to create a personalized transfer plan (if applicable).

This program is your stepping stone to a rewarding career nurturing young minds. Enroll now and embark on your early childhood education journey!

Start Making a Difference Today!

Professional Licensure Program

The Kaua‘i Community College (KauCC) Early Childhood Education Program curriculum is approved by the Hawaii State Director of the Department of Human Services and meets Hawaii Administrative Rules 17-892.1-17. If you are not residing in the state of Hawaii and are taking a KauCC online course or program leading to professional licensure, KauCC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets your state’s professional licensure requirements. Please verify with the appropriate licensing board in the state you intend to practice.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted to the Early Childhood Education Program students must:

• Be qualified for ENG 100

By the beginning of the second semester, students must:

• Pass the fingerprinting and background check required by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services for individuals working with young children (fee required)

Outcomes

• Completion Rates (PDF)

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Use knowledge of child development and of individual children to create healthy, challenging learning environments and experiences.
2. Build respectful partnerships with children, their families, and their communities.
3. Observe, document, and assess children’s development and learning in partnership with families.
4. Use supported interactions to build positive relationships and guide all children.
5. Use content knowledge and appropriate pedagogy to create/design, implement and assess learning experiences.
6. Use reflective practice to demonstrate professionalism.

GUIDED PATHWAYS TO COMPLETION

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