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Early Childhood Education
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Program Description
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for work in a variety of positions working with young children and with their families. The certificates and degree offered are designed to allow students to meet requirements for various levels of entry into the early childhood field.
Program Mission
The Early Childhood Education program mission is to:
- Provide training and education programs for the development of competent and nurturing caregivers and teachers for all Hawaii’s young children and their families.
- Provide quality education and care services for the children of students, faculty and staff in the Community Colleges. These services will represent the best of current practices and will serve as a practicum for programs related to early childhood education as well as providing demonstration of quality education and care for the larger community.