About the Department
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Mission
The Early Childhood program provides students the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive difference in the lives of children from prenatal to age eight and their families. We are dedicated to fostering a student-centered, active learning environment where student take theory into practice using a social justice lens that values inclusivity and diversity and advocates for ethnic/racial, gendered, and other underrepresented individuals in society.
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Vision
Our program will be locally and nationally renowned for preparing leaders that make a difference as professionals in the field of early childhood. Our graduates will make a difference as professionals in the field of early childhood through their innovation, creativity, collaboration, and critical analytical skills that embrace diverse individuals and inclusivity in young children and their families.
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Values
- Academic Excellence
- Experiential Learning
- Student Success
- Inclusiveness through affirmation and celebration of diversity
- Community Engagement and Collaboration
- Social and Environmental Responsibility