36 credits minimum
Education, Family & Human Studies and Social Work Department
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Eccles ECD Lab School
General Information, (801) 957-4073
Education Information, (801) 957-5035
www.slcc.edu/familyandhumanstudies
Academic Advisor, AAB 237A, (801) 957-4294
Associate Dean: Dale Smith
Program Faculty:
Professor − Dale Smith
Assistant Professor − Mark O. Jarvis, Sally Schramm
Program Description: Family and Human Studies students develop the skills needed to provide professional early childhood education services for young children and families. This introductory level program will acquaint students to the multi-faceted, multi-skilled early childhood profession. Students examine issues in the provision of services to children birth through age eight in a child care or elementary setting. The program may require service learning and lab school participation where the student is assigned to work with seasoned professionals in the field enabling each to apply and further understand theoretical frameworks discussed in class.
The Certificate of Completion is for students who want intensive instruction in early childhood development, but are not seeking a two-year degree. The Certificate of Completion requires the same FHS courses as the two-year degrees, but eliminates most General Education requirements. Course-work completed in pursuit of the Certificate of Completion can be applied toward the AS and AAS degrees.
Career Opportunities: Students specializing in early childhood will be prepared to work with children in family child care or child care centers as teachers and/or directors.
Program Entry Requirements: Students in the FHS program must not have been convicted of any crimes against children and will be required to complete a criminal background check. Students should also exhibit the maturity and emotional stability required to take charge of a group of pre-school children and possess sufficient health and strength to lift a child.
Estimated Time to Completion: If students follow the suggested semester schedule, time to completion is four semesters.
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
1a. Acquire substantive knowledge of early childhood education.
1b. Be prepared for further study in education or a related discipline at Salt Lake Community College or a four-year college or university.
1c. Understand key concepts, events and personalities related to early childhood education. |
1 - Substantive Knowledge |
| 1. Effectively communicate orally and in writing about key concepts and significant topics in education. |
2 - Communicate Effectively |
| 1. Use and interpret information represented as data, graphs, and tables to analyze relevant information for working with children in an early childhood setting. |
3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy |
4a. Construct a personal philosophy of early childhood education and care.
4b. Systematically complete reflective assignments demonstrating analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
4c. Connect the discipline of early childhood education with other disciplines relevant to child development and learning. |
4 - Think Critically |
5a. Successfully complete service learning and laboratory experiences in predetermined early childhood learning environments. Dialogue with seasoned professionals in the field to enhance theoretical perspectives.
5b. Demonstrates appropriate social and interpersonal relationship skills in a variety of early childhood professional contexts. |
5 - Civic Engagement and/or Working Professionally |
