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Certificate in Early Childhood Development

Certificate

New River Community College

The Certificate in Early Childhood Development prepares students for employment in settings where the care and education of young children is the primary focus and for the associate degree in early childhood. Graduates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design, implement, and assess practices informed by Virginia Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Preparation Standards.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The Early Childhood program at NRCC combines general education courses with specialized courses for a total of 34 credit hours to prepare students in the areas most directly applicable to working with children. To get the most benefit from the program, students should work closely with their faculty advisor in planning their curriculum including the field placement experience. Students must successfully complete a supervised field placement that includes on-the-job teaching experiences in an early childhood setting, approved by the program head. Application for field placement should be made the semester prior to placement. Students should note that early childhood programs require a criminal background report, a child abuse central registry search, and a TB test as a prerequisite to beginning the field placement experience. A program may deny participation for findings on the reports. Affiliation aggreements prevent the placement of a student who is denied field placement participation at one program into a field palcement agreement at another program. Inability to meet the field placement requirements prevents the student from satisfactorily achieving the course objectives resulting in failure of the course. Field placement for the Early Childhood Certificate must be approved by the program head. Students are required to go through an oral interview at the conclusion of the program for assessment purposes.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after completing A.A.S. degree requirements should inform their academic advisors at the beginning of studies to determine the appropriate courses to meet transfer requirements. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and New River Community College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	In addition to the requirements for general admission to the college, a personal interview with the program head is recommended.
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	In determining transfer credit, course work applicable to the program at NRCC will be accepted if the courses were taken at another college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. Other course work taken at instutions which are appoved by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia may be considered on an individual basis. At least 25% of the credits for a program must be earned at NRCC.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	https://catalog.nr.edu/content.php?catoid=36&navoid=2647#credit-for-prior-learning
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: New River Community College

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia which includes Giles, Floyd, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the city of Radford. NRCC is part of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), a statewide system of community colleges. At NRCC students can prepare for the future with any of the various occupational programs or college transfer courses. With NRCC's wide selection of courses, you can explore your interests, prepare for a career, or increase your job skills. At the same time, at New River you'll find small classes and instructors who care about their students, along with a variety of services to help students, from counseling to career planning. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	https://www.nr.edu/transfer/vccstransferagreements.php

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community College	Early Childhood Education	Associate	Associate in Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Early Childhood Development, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Develop	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
George Mason University	Inclusive Early Childhood Education, BSEd	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education	4-Year	Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
39-9011.00	Childcare Workers	Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.	Personal Care and Service Occupations
39-9011.01	Nannies	Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.	Personal Care and Service Occupations

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