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title: Pursuing a Career in Early Childhood Education
description: Do you have passion for learning and working with children? If so, you should consider enrolling in the Early Childhood Education program at Hocking College. Why? Continue reading to find out.
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# [Pursuing a Career in Early Childhood Education](https://blog.hocking.edu/pursuing-a-career-in-early-childhood-education)

 Written by [Tim Brunicardi](https://blog.hocking.edu/author/tim-brunicardi) | Dec 29, 2018 7:32:00 PM

Do you have passion for learning and working with children? If so, you should consider enrolling in the Early Childhood Education program at Hocking College. Why? Continue reading to find out.

### Why Hocking College?

Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio offers an [Early Childhood Education program](https://www.hocking.edu/early-childhood-education) that places its students in a classroom observation setting beginning the first semester. The two-year curriculum leads to an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, which will provide graduates with the credentials needed to begin a career in the field of early childhood education.

For those who want to continue their studies beyond a two-year degree, Hocking College provides opportunities to transfer to a four-year college to pursue an [Ohio Teaching License](https://www.teachercertificationdegrees.com/certification/ohio/).

### What Topics Are Covered in the Program?

Students who enroll in the Early Childhood Education program will learn about various topics including:

- Emergent reading and children’s literature
- Math and science with young children
- Educational technology
- Education of the exceptional child
- Observing and recording behavior
- Guidance and classroom management
- Family, school, and community
- Childhood development
- Special education

### What Skills Will I Learn in the Program?

The following outcomes are skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students within the program:

- Proficiently assist pre-kindergarten through third grade students in approaches toward the following:Learning 
    - Physical well-being
    - Motor development
    - Social & emotional development
    - Language & literary
    - Cognitive & general knowledge of mathematics, social studies, and science
- A knowledge of and applying effective instructional and assessment strategies to assist in teaching and learning in multiple educational environments
- Demonstrating an understanding of the principles of effective classroom management and guidance, including emergency procedures to ensure the safety, health, and general well-being of learners
- An understanding of the purpose and value of programs for individuals with exceptional learning needs and the role of the paraprofessional in providing services to all children and youth with disabilities
- Understanding prescribed federal, district, and agency policies & procedures
- A knowledge of media technology as it relates to the field of education

### What Will I Be Able to Do After Graduating?

In addition, completion of this program allows you to work in private child daycare settings and private pre-schools as a lead teacher.

To become a part of the Early Childhood Education program at Hocking College, feel free to contact Program Manager **Susan Dietz** by email at **[dietzs19941@hocking.edu](mailto:dietzs19941@hocking.edu)** or by phone at **(740) 753-6514**.

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