Programs at Richmond Community College

Certificate

Certificate

The Early Childhood Administration certificate prepares individuals to take on administrative roles in diverse child care settings and to effectively work with children, families and teachers. The certificate serves as a building block to advanced degrees.

Certificate

Certificate

A certificate in Early Childhood Education provides students with foundational training and skills to work with young children. It focuses on the physical, emotional, and social development of children from infancy through age 8. The certificate serves as a building block to an advanced degree, as well as a credential to begin working with children in childcare settings.

Degree

The Early Childhood Education career track prepares students to teach children from birth through age 8 in diverse learning environments. The program combines classroom theory with hands-on practice in real-world settings under qualified teacher supervision. This track prepares students to enter the workforce.

Degree

The Early Childhood Education licensure track prepares students to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree and a teaching license. The coursework specifically trains educators to teach children from birth through age 8 in a variety of educational settings.

Degree

This 100% online Early Childhood Education track allows students to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree in child development without pursuing a K-12 public school teaching license.

Certificate

Certificate

The Early Childhood Preschool certificate prepares individuals to work with preschool-aged children (3-5) in diverse learning environments. Students will apply classroom theories and essential skills through hands-on practice in real preschool settings.

Certificate