Early Childhood Development -
Child Care Option
(BS.ECE.NCOP)
Contact:
Jacquiline C. Boone
Faculty-in-Residence/Program Director
Phone: (276) 403-5628 or E-Mail: jcboone@nsu.edu jboone@newcollegeinstitute.org
OR:
Arletha McSwain, PH.D.
Professor and Department Head
Dept. of Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-2700 or E-Mail: amcswain@nsu.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Early Childhood Development Child Care Option (BS.ECE.NCOP) in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Norfolk State University is
- to provide students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to effectively work with young children and their families in diverse, multicultural and urban settings
- to provide leadership in the field of early childhood education; and
- to further their own continued professional growth in the field of early childhood education
The BS.ECE.NCOP Program
The curriculum for the Early Childhood Development Child Care Option at Norfolk State University prepares candidates to work in child care programs, Head Start centers and in other facilities serving young children and their families, as teachers, administrators, and program coordinators. Candidates completing the program will have earned a Bachelor of Science degree (BS.ECE.NCOP).
During their course of study, candidates will learn about child development and learning, child behavior and guidance, and various types of programs for young children. Each course and accompanying experience in the curriculum is designed to help candidates gain program competencies which are based on guidelines developed by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). These are considered to be competencies expected of entry-level early childhood education and care professionals.
The Early Childhood Development Child Care Option prepares candidates to work with young children (birth through age 5). The course of study is based on courses that emphasize a developmentally appropriate approach to child development and incorporate courses necessary to meet guidelines for bachelors training in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The approach is holistic and incorporates strong observation participation opportunities with traditional course work. Field experiences, including the practicum experiences occur at the infant/toddler, preschool, and elementary education levels, as appropriate.