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JCC Launches New Microcredential
in Early Childhood Development
Published: October 15, 2024
at 11:00 a.m.
By: Press Release from Jefferson Community College
JCC Launches New Microcredential
in Early Childhood Development
Jefferson
Community College (JCC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Early
Childhood Development 1 microcredential, designed
to equip individuals with essential skills and knowledge to jumpstart a
career, or advance in their existing role, in childcare and related fields.
The Early Childhood Development 1 microcredential
program consists of three credit-bearing courses and offers a fast,
flexible, and focused educational path enabling individuals to gain
meaningful credentials without the longer commitment of a full Associate
degree program.
“This microcredential offers practical, high-quality
education that verifies and validates specific skill sets,” says Dr. Megan
A. Stadler, Associate Vice President of Liberal Arts. “It’s a great way for
students to demonstrate their competence in early childhood development and
potentially increase their opportunities for advancement within the field.”
Students who
complete the Early Childhood Development 1 microcredential
will gain nine college credits while acquiring knowledge and skills in
several important areas: understanding child development, ethics of early
childhood care and education, the importance of diversity and inclusion,
effective observation, assessment, classroom management strategies, and
regulatory standards as defined by the New York State Office of Children
and Family Services, as well as improved interpersonal and communication
skills.
Upon completing
the Early Childhood Development 1 microcredential,
students will not only be better positioned for career entry and
advancement but also have the option to transfer these nine credits toward
one of JCC's certificate or degree programs, such as the Early Childhood
A.A.S. or A.S. degrees.
“Completing this microcredential opens doors, whether students want to
start working right away or continue their education to earn a full
degree,” says Dr. Stadler. “We’re excited to offer this opportunity for
fast, flexible learning that meets the needs of our community.”
For more
information about the Early Childhood Development 1 microcredential
or to register, visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/microcredentials or
call JCC’s Enrollment Services office at (315) 786-2437. Fall semester,
late session (8-week) classes begin October 21, 2024
and wrap up by December 12, 2024. Spring semester classes begin January 21,
2025.
The Early
Childhood Development 1 microcredential marks the
launch of Jefferson’s 15th microcredential
program. All microcredentials are listed on the
college’s website at www.sunyjefferson.edu.
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About Jefferson
Community College
Established on
November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first
institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New
York (SUNY), Jefferson offers 50+ associate degrees, certificates and microcredentials for career preparation or transfer;
local access to bachelor’s and advanced degrees through partner
institutions; lifelong learning through workshops and seminars; business
and industry training; and provides community-based research and a forum
for the productive discussion of ideas and issues of significance to the
community through the Center for Community Studies. Jefferson is accredited
by the Middle States Association and currently serves approximately 2,500
students, including a significant number of service members and their
families. Please visit www.sunyjefferson.edu for more
information.
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