Academics 
What Can I Do With This Degree?
Faculty:
Teri Kofod
Pre-kindergarten Option
The Early Childhood Education Prekindergarten Option prepares individuals to care for and educate young children in a variety of settings. Early childhood teachers work closely with families, assisting parents in understanding stages of development and meeting each child’s needs. The Prekindergarten Program is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education. Upon satisfactory completion of all coursework, graduates are eligible to apply for the Prekindergarten Associate Teaching License issued by the Ohio Dept. of Education. The option also meets the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services requirements for administrator of licensed programs.
Pre-kindergarten
Option Curriculum(in PDF format)
Individuals who are working full-time in a preschool or infant/toddler program may elect the CDA option. Upon completion of this course work, the student will be ready to apply to the National Council for Professional Recognition for the Child Development Associate Credential. This option meets the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services requirements for administrators of licensed programs. It does not meet the requirements for the Ohio Department of Education Prekindergarten Associate Teaching License.
Child
Development Associate Credential Option Curriculum(in PDF format)
Option
This option is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have had some experience and may currently be employed in administrative positions. Individuals completing this program will more than meet requirements for administrators of licensed programs, but will not meet requirements for the Department of Education Prekindergarten Associate Teaching License. Practicum and student teaching requirements are reduced, and various technical electives are added to aid the student in developing their administrative skills.
Administrative
Option Curriculum(in PDF format)
NC
State ECE to University of Cincinnati Articulation Grid
(PDF format)
NC
State ECE to University of Cincinnati Teacher Ed. Articulation Agreement
(PDF format)
Other 4-Year Degree
Transfer Options
Related Certificates:
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Child Development Associate Certificate