Harcum College Coatesville
Early Childhood Education
Prepare for meaningful work with young children—grounded in NAEYC standards and strengthened through supervised practicum experiences with children ages 0–5.
Adult-Friendly
Supportive Coatesville partnership site built for working adults
Career-Ready Skills
Early learning strategies, child development, special needs evaluation, conflict resolution
Next-Step Pathway
Two options: enter childcare roles or complete foundations before transferring to a bachelor’s education program
What You’ll Learn:
- Promoting child development and learning (NAEYC-aligned)
- Building family and community relationships
- Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young children and families
- Teaching and learning using developmentally-appropriate practice
- Professionalism, culturally responsive awareness, and life-long learning
- Program planning and supervised practicum experiences with children ages 0–5
Where Graduates Can Work
- Infant/Toddler Programs
- Preschool Settings
- Head Start Programs
- Childcare Centers and Other Childcare Venues
Curriculum Highlights
Sample course sequence may vary by student; your plan is based on transfer credits, start date, and course availability.
- EDU 112 — Intro to ECE
- PSY 154 — Child Development
- EDU 120 — Classroom Management
- EDU 228 — PreK Methods (or EDU 202 — Program Planning for Infants/Toddlers)
- EDU 122 — Intro to Special Education
- PSY 213 — Educational Psychology
- EDU 118 — Families, Schools, Communities
- EDU 207 — Integrated Curriculum, PreK-4
- EDU 205 — Teaching STEM, PreK-4
Potential Job Titles
- Assistant Teacher
- Assistant Group Supervisor
- Head Start Staff
- Child Care Worker
- Parent Education Specialist
Office: 645 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320
Call: (610) 810-1556
