Gina Pelletier Program Coordinator
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Early Childhood Development

Mission

The Early Childhood Development Program at North Shore Community College is committed to providing students with knowledge of the arts and sciences needed for successful transfer to four year institutions while preparing them as knowledgeable, sensitive, and competent early childhood educators.

Programs of Study

• School-Age Child Care Certificate

A high school diploma, GED, or passing score on a federally approved Ability To Benefit Test is required for admission to all programs. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.

• View a complete list of Early Childhood Development courses.

Students planning to register for ECE261Preschool Practicum with Seminar in the Spring semester will need to apply for a student membership in the Boston Association for the Education of Youbg Children (the local affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children). Forms may be obtained from Jan McLanahan in LE133.

Transfer Opportunities

Salem State College (articulation agreement)
Lesley University (articulation agreement)
Wheelock College