Des Moines Area Community College.

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The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for careers working with young children in a variety of settings. At DMACC, you may earn a a diploma and a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Students who successfully complete the program are competent to assume a position of responsibility in early childhood education.

Course work includes early childhood development, guidance techniques, assessment, curriculum planning, infant and toddler care, health, safety and nutrition and emergency care.

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Early Childhood Education Associate Degree

The Early Childhood Education Associate program is designed to build on those skills developed in the Early Childhood Education diploma program and to broaden the students’ background in general education. Further competence in early childhood education is developed through course work in administration of programs for children and field practicum settings. Students completing the Early Childhood Education diploma program plus the additional requirements will earn an early Childhood Education Associate in Science degree.

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