Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program offers courses applicable to all students as well as those planning on a highly satisfying career teaching and nurturing young children. Individual classes such as child development, child guidance, and children’s literature may also be of interest to parents or community members.

Department Head:

Ginny Harmelink MA, ECE Curriculum and Instruction

Desert Vista Campus, B-102, Mail Code 6107

520-206-5107

vharmelink@pima.edu

Advisor:

Donna Cohn, dcohn@pima.edu

Full-time faculty:

Teddi Schnurr, MA ECE/MSW

520-206-5158

tschnurr@pima.edu

Programs:

Early Childhood Assistant Educator Certificate

Early Childhood Studies, AAS

Liberal Arts, Early Childhood Education Concentration, AA

Program Highlights

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accredited program 2009-Present
Degree can be completed fully online, or combined with in-person courses
Pathways to university partners
Dedicated advisor