Early Childhood AAS
MEDIAN SALARY
$46,310*
SALARY RANGE $23,920 - $58,580
Preschool teachers educate and care for children younger than age 5 who have not yet entered kindergarten.
56,300 openings for preschool teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Preschool teachers typically work in public and private schools or childcare centers (bls.gov)
MEDIAN SALARY
$38,249*
SALARY RANGE $27,366 - $78,282
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care. (bls.gov)
Over 200 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.
MEDIAN SALARY
$26,851*
SALARY RANGE $22,449- $41,056
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play. (bls.gov)
Over 4,000 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.
Internship Opportunities
Although primarily a direct to work program, you can take advantage of a dual admissions opportunity and be accepted into SUNY Cobleskill’s Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood Studies: Birth to Age 5 while attending the Early Childhood program at SUNY FMCC.
Dual Admissions Opportunities
Take advantage of the dual admissions opportunities and be accepted into bachelorette business programs at either SUNY Cobleskill, Excelsior University, or Maria College while attending the Business Administration program at SUNY FMCC.
Microcredentials
This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.
Course Highlights
Course Catalog
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2023-2024 FMCC CATALOGProgram Course Layout
This program coursework provides a basis for broad understanding of developmentally appropriate practice that is designed to address the needs of children across all domains. Here are just some examples.
This course examines current research, theory, and practices of quality care and education in group settings for children under three years-of-age, emphasizing reflective practice and relationship-based care. Students will explore strategies to promote infant-toddler development and learning through developmentally appropriate, purposeful activity and supportive environments. Students will acquire an understanding of the attachment theory and the importance of forming culturally sensitive, collaborative relationships with children and their families.
This course introduces the theories and methods of planning, preparing, and delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children. Students will focus on the role of the teacher in developing a curriculum across content areas that addresses the whole child. Students will create lessons that enhance a child’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.
An introductory course designed to meet the needs of pre-professionals and professionals who work with special needs children in the early childhood field. The course presents a practical approach to the identification of special-needs children, strategies, and practices—to facilitate inclusion in formal and informal settings—and a review of the resources available to professionals and parents.