Early childhood educators are patient, innovative, and understand the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.
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The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct offers guidelines for responsible behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal ethical dilemmas encountered in early childhood care and education
The North Carolina Standard Course of Study defines the appropriate content standards for each grade or proficiency level and each high school course to provide a uniform set of learning standards for every public school in North Carolina.
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings, such as child development programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs and school-age programs.
The Early Childhood Education Certificate provides a strong foundation for early childhood professionals and is stackable within the diploma and associate degree.
The Infant and Toddler Care Certificate introduces the student to the field of early childhood education with a concentration of study of children birth through age 2 and is stackable within the diploma and associate degree.
The Preschool Foundation Certificate provides a foundation for early childhood professionals working with young children and is stackable within the Early Childhood Education diploma and associate degree.
The Birth-Kindergarten Licensure degree is for Wake Tech students looking to transfer to a four-year college or university. Licensure allows you to work in public pre-K classrooms as a lead teacher.
The School-Age Certificate provides a strong foundation for early childhood professionals working with school-age children and enables the student to receive two state credentials.
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) is a university transfer degree for students interested in becoming licensed elementary, middle, high school or special education teachers. The program is designed for those who want to teach in the humanities or social sciences.
The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) is a university transfer degree for students interested in becoming licensed elementary, middle, high school or special education teachers. The program is tailored for individuals with an interest in teaching STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and math.
