Early Childhood Capstone Seminar

This capstone course is required for all students completing the Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education. This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize, analyze, and apply their learning from their courses in Early Childhood Education in a comprehensive manner. As part of this course, students will be required to create a reflective and comprehensive ECE portfolio, complete 10 hours of participation in an approved early childhood learning center, and continue to develop an understanding of the National Association of Educating Young Children (NAEYC) standards, Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, and other current standards pertinent to early childhood teacher preparation.