Preschool Education
Program Purpose
Many Christian schools today also offer preschool and daycare services, for which they need solid Christian teachers. The Preschool Education associate program equips students to serve in a Christian preschool or daycare by presenting a multifaceted background in general, elementary, foundational, and church education. This degree also provides a springboard toward a bachelor’s degree if the student so desires.
Bible and Theology
19 Credit Hours
General Education
12 Credit Hours
Electives
3 Credit Hours
Biblical Language
16 Credit Hours
Foundational Education
7 Credit Hours
Church Education
9 Credit Hours
Key Courses
EDF 302 | 2 Credit Hours
Basic principles of classroom management, organization, discipline, and instruction with emphasis on practical application and Biblical principles.
EDF 212 | 2 Credit Hours
A survey of childhood and adolescent growth and development, with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate practice in a classroom setting.
EDF 304 | 3 Credit Hours
Basic philosophical background of Christian day-school education, Biblical principle-based curricula, instruction,…
EDF 250 | 6 Credit Hours
An internship in a Christian preschool or kindergarten involving observations,…