Building 4000 Early Childhood Ed./ Ch. Center

Students in E.C.E. class

Teacher and child on the playground

E.C.E. Lab Student and children at the water      play table

The Cuesta College Early Childhood Education Program offers courses to prepare students for employment in the field.  Some students will take only a few courses, some will complete a certificate, some will complete an Associate in Arts Degree and others will transfer on to obtain the Bachelor of Arts Degree.     Some of the possible career opportunities in the field are:

Family Child Care Provider

Associate Preschool Teacher ( 12 units in a public funded program)

School Age Program Teacher ( 12 units )

Preschool Teacher ( 12 units in a private program or 24 units in a public funded program such as the California State Preschool or Head Start)

Master Teacher ( completion of a 6 unit specialization after the 24 units)

Site Supervisor in Preschool or After School  Program ( completion of an additional 9 units in supervision and administration)

Program Director -- usually requires the Bachelor's Degree

Elementary School Teacher -- requires the Bachelor's Degree