{"id":15302,"date":"2025-05-08T16:01:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T20:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=15302&#038;preview_id=15302"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:41:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:41:21","slug":"early-childhood-dev","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/education\/early-childhood-dev\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Childhood Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id15302_15ce6e-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15302_15ce6e-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15302_15ce6e-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id15302_15ce6e-9c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15302_15ce6e-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15302_15ce6e-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15302_15ce6e-9c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column15302_f0ddbc-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15302_f0ddbc-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15302_f0ddbc-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15302_f0ddbc-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15302_f0ddbc-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15302_f0ddbc-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15302_f0ddbc-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15302_f0ddbc-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15302_f0ddbc-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15302_f0ddbc-f8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Did you know that 90% of brain development happens before age 5? Is your goal to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families? Ensure a good start in life? Do you want to work with or teach young children from birth to 8 years old?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western&#8217;s Early Childhood Development Program will qualify you for the following roles: program director, assistant director, teacher, assistant teacher or teachers&#8217; aides in programs for young children. Students who complete the AAS degree are also eligible for transfer into select teacher education programs at four-year schools designed for pre-K to third grade licensure. Begin your journey to a career that will make a difference for today&#8217;s children and families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do Early Childhood Development Graduates do?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work to ensure health, safety and nutrition for children in early childhood development facilities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help with successful child growth and development&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide appropriate child observation and assessment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work alongside other educators, program directors, teachers, aides and staff&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partner with families and communities to foster excellent learning environments and effective interactions for children&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Graduates have found employment at<\/strong>: childcare centers, Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms, family day care homes, preschool programs, centers for children with special needs, residential childcare facilities and industry-associated centers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3486&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/education\/early-childhood-csc\/\">Early Childhood Development<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/education\/early-childhood-adv\/\">Early Childhood Development: Advanced<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/education\/early-childhood-infant-toddler\/\">Early Childhood Development: Infant &amp; Toddler<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The National Association for the Education of Young Children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vecf.org\/project-pathfinders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Pathfinders Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaccscholarship.com\/\">Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studyece.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study ECE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering an AAS program and interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, contact a program advisor upon entry to the program to discuss your plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western has entered into the following agreement specific to the Early Childhood Development program. This list is subject to change, and the most current agreements can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/transfer\/transfer-agreements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer Agreements<\/a> page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>James Madison University:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JMUEarlyChildhoodTransferPathway.pdf\">AAS Early Childhood Development to BA of Individualized Study Degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Education<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Credit for Prior Learning<\/h2>\r\nOur Credit for Prior Learning Program may award college credit for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom.\r\n\r\nExamples of Credit for Prior Learning include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Certifications and licensures<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Military and law enforcement training<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Work-based learning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>National or institutional examinations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Workforce training<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/get-started\/cpl\/\">Click here to learn more about Credit for Prior Learning<\/a>.\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15302_a38176-62, .kadence-column15302_a38176-62 h1, .kadence-column15302_a38176-62 h2, .kadence-column15302_a38176-62 h3, .kadence-column15302_a38176-62 h4, .kadence-column15302_a38176-62 h5, .kadence-column15302_a38176-62 h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column15302_a38176-62{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15302_a38176-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15302_a38176-62 feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">63<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Annette Chamberlin<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Professor, History and Sociology\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:achamberlin@virginiawestern.edu\">achamberlin@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-6356<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Humanities H111<\/p>\n<p>A.S. &#8211; Virginia Western Community College<br \/>\nB.A. &#8211; Roanoke College<br \/>\nM.A. &#8211; Virginia Tech<br \/>\nM.B.A. &#8211; Averett University<br \/>\nPh.D. &#8211; Virginia Tech<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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