Brown Mackie College Atlanta Launches Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Early Childhood Education

Brown Mackie College - Atlanta has received approval to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education.

The Early Childhood Education degree program is a two-year program and requires 96 quarter credit hours and 1,246 contact hours. It is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to obtain entry-level employment in the field of early childhood education. Graduate employment opportunities include: pre-school/nursery schools, before and after school care, early childhood development centers, group and family child care homes, child care resource and referral organizations, and early childhood special education programs.

The curriculum includes classes in child growth and development, health, safety and nutrition, language arts, child guidance and acceptance, and knowledge on how to interact with children that have special needs. In addition, students will take general education courses that will assist in professional development and the ability to assume leadership roles.

"We are very excited to offer the Early Childhood Education degree program on our campus, it is a great addition to the opportunities we offer our students", says Robert Campbell, President of Brown Mackie College - Atlanta.

Brown Mackie College - Atlanta is currently enrolling students in the Early Childhood Education program. For more information about the program or how to apply, contact our admissions department at 770. 510.2310 or visit our website www.brownmackie.edu.