FOUNDATIONS IN TEACHING

Certification

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Pre-Professional Certification (AAFCS)

The Early Childhood Education assessment and certification will address a skill set necessary for success in early childhood education which is one of the fastest growing programs that is reporting employment growth. It is anticipated that this assessment and certification will be targeted for individuals preparing for careers related to early childhood education, such as those associated with: 

• child care,

• teaching,

• community-based children's programs,

• social services or counseling for children, and

• after-school programs. 

Post-secondary

Students enrolled in the Foundations in Teaching program often pursue careers in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Social Services, and Child Psychology. 

Alumni of the program have gone on to attend:

• University of Missouri (MU)

• Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)

• Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC)

• Crowder College