Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
This full-time degree will prepare you for a range of leadership roles in the Early Childhood Education and Care. It is a progressive level 8 degree, supporting the development of outstanding early childhood educators.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Reflective Practice Educator Learner Child Psychology Social Legal Studies Curriculum Pedagogy Health Well-being Infants Toddlers Inclusion
Childhood Education Philosophy Culture Constructs
Early Childhood Education Care
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
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Career Progression
Graduates can take up roles with local development agencies within the early childhood sector both nationally and internationally.
