The Early Childhood Education program prepares teacher candidates for certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 2). Fredonia is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a nationally recognized accrediting body approved by New York State Education Department.
The Fredonia Difference
The program emphasizes appropriate development, making the educational experience exciting but not overwhelming. As part of our teacher preparation program, teacher candidates complete a series of four field-based experiences in local schools.
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Career Opportunities for Early Childhood Education
- Early childhood center teacher
- Early childhood center director
- Public and private elementary teacher
- School building and district administrator
- Researcher at a toy manufacturer
- Child related business owner