Child care is an in-demand profession with financial incentives to help a new business get started. Being an early childhood education professional is a rewarding career that allows the opportunity to be your own boss, connect with children, and impact the future. In fact, for someone who loves children, it may not feel like a job at all.
Program Options
Early Childhood Education offers both a one-year technical certificate option and an Associate Degree option. High school seniors and juniors are also eligible to apply to this program.
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for a challenging and rewarding career as an assistant or primary care professional for
infant to PreK children. Students participate in interactive experiences directed toward the social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development of
children in care settings.
In addition to FHTC’s standard admission requirements, applicants must also pass a background check, and have a health assessment and negative TB skin test result which must be performed by a licensed physician or a nurse trained to perform health assessments (form CCL.009).
Associates Degree Course Requirements Technical Certificate Course RequirementsCareer Opportunities
Technical Certification
- Family Child Care Assistant
- Childcare Worker
- Preschool Teacher
- Teaching Assistant / Para Educator
- Head Start / Early Start Assistant
- After School Care
- Nanny
Associate’s Degree
- Family Child Care Educator
- Childcare Administrator / Director
- Preschool Manager / Director
- Substitute Teacher
- Head Start / Early Start Teacher
- Learning & Development Coordinator
- Continue to Bachelor’s Degree
Program Faculty
Nancy Robinson
Early Childhood Education Instructor
Program Information & Resources
Estimated program costs and testing criteria are available in the documents below. Visit our admissions page to learn about admissions steps and other helpful information.