Early Childhood Education (Off-Campus)
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Students in this Career Academy program will gain hands-on experience in early childhood education, exploring potential careers and strategies for promoting child development. In the second year, students focus on completing the application, passing the Child Development Associate (CDA) exam and obtaining the CDA credential. Students study the development of children from conception to age 12, covering physical, social, emotional, cognitive and moral growth.
PATHWAY POTENTIAL EARNINGS
$29,000 - $70,000
PATHWAY JOB EXAMPLES
- Teacher’s Aide
- Childcare Provider
- Kindergarten Teacher
- 1st-3rd Grade Teacher
- Preschool Teacher
- Nanny
- Special Education Teacher
- School Counselor
- Education Consultant
- Educational Sales Representative
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CLASS SEQUENCE SUGGESTIONS
The class sequence below is a sample schedule for a student choosing this pathway. Many core classes taken at a student’s home school are offered as Advanced Placement or dual credit. Dual credit and employment certification options are offered for this pathway. When students choose an off-campus pathway, they will have three classes at their home school junior and senior years.
Bolded classes are pathway specific classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
(10th Grade)
- English 10
- Geometry
- Chemistry/Physics
- World Perspectives
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
JUNIOR YEAR
(11th Grade)
- Principles of Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Curriculum
- Early Childhood Education Guidance
- English 11
- Algebra II
- US History
SENIOR YEAR
(12th Grade)
- Early Childhood Education Capstone
- English
- Math
- Government/ Personal Finance
CAPSTONE
Students enrolled in Pathways through the FWCS Career Academy take dual-credit courses during junior year in preparation for a capstone project or internship opportunity senior year.
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