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Early Childhood Education

After graduation, students may pursue employment in the following career pathways:

  • Preschool Teacher
  • Infant/Toddler Teacher
  • Paraprofessional
  • Before/After School Care
  • Tutor
  • Camp Counselor
  • Special Education Assistant
  • Nanny

With further education, students may pursue careers as:

  • Public School Teacher, PreK-12
  • Special Education Teacher, PreK-12
  • Guidance Counselor
  • Social Worker
  • Speech/Language Pathologist
  • Child Life Specialist

Students in the Monty Tech Early Childhood Education program have an opportunity to earn a number of certifications and credentials that not only demonstrate a deep understanding of industry-related content, but also make our program graduates more employable. Throughout the 4-year program, Early Childhood Education students may earn the following:

  • OSHA, Online
  • American Red Cross First Aid & CPR
  • National Child Development Associate Credential
  • Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (DEEC) Preschool with the potential of Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification

Graduates from our Early Childhood Education program may benefit from a number of articulation agreements with area colleges and universities, as listed below. These agreements save qualified students time and money, making a college education much more attainable.

Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA

  • ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)
  • ECE124 Early Childhood Practicum (4)

Students who have successfully completed the CDA credential also qualify for:

  • ECE102 Early Childhood Curriculum & Program Planning (3)
  • PSY108 Child Development (3)

Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, MA

  • ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)
  • ECE888 ECE Course Elective (3)

Keene State College, Keene, NH

  • EDUC290 Special Topics in Education (4)
  • kSC100 (8)

Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA

  • EDUC1006 Foundations of Inclusive Education (3)
  • ECDUC3097 Designing Environments for Young Children (3)

STATEWIDE: 15 Massachusetts Community Colleges

One or more of the following course(s) or equivalent, up to 3 credits:

  • Child Development and Behavior
  • Child Growth and Development
  • Development in Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Curriculum and Program Planning
  • Early Childhood Education Elective
  • Early Childhood Growth
  • Early Childhood Programs
  • Foundations of Early Childhood Education
  • Growth & Development of the Young Child
  • Introduction to Early Childhood Education

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