Early Childhood Education
Welcome to the Early Childhood Department.
Current News
Collegiate Education Outreach Program
We are saddened by the loss of funding for this program that brought student advising, Accuplacer placement testing, career guidance, and professional development planning to Buncombe County's currently working early childhood teachers, directors and centers. Please visit the Collegiate Education Outreach page for more information.
***Upcoming Advising & Registration Information***
Early Childhood Department Advising Procedures:
Call Dara Narsiff, Division Secretary at 254-1921 x355
- Teacher Associate majors will ask for an appointment with Dianne Hughes
- Early Childhood majors whose last names begin with the letters A-M will ask for an appointment with Pam Kirby
- Early Childhood majors whose last names begin with letters N-Z will ask for an appointment with Cathy Cody
Dara will have access to faculty calendars and will make all appointments. Please don't call your advisor to set up an appointment.
Links to Helpful Websites
- NC Division of Child Development
- NC Rated License Assessment Project
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- NC Association for the Education of Young Children
- TEACH Scholarship
- Partners in Out-of-School Time
- North Carolina Institute for Child Development Professionals (Early Educator Certification)
Academic Programs
| Department | Academic Program | Credential |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood | Early Childhood Associate | Associate in Applied Science |
| Early Childhood | Early Childhood Certificate | Certificate |
| Early Childhood | Early Childhood/School-Age Education A.A.S. | Associate in Applied Science |
| Early Childhood | Infant/Toddler Care Certificate | Certificate |
| Early Childhood | Special Education Certificate | Certificate |