Early Childhood Studies | Western Oregon University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstructingSpeakingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServicePsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityOriginalityWritten ComprehensionFluency of IdeasSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and socia
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Technology

Computer based training softwareDesktop communications softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo creation and editing softwareProject management software

Tools

Compact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersDesktop computersEducational board gamesEducational puzzlesEducational toysEmergency first aid kitsPegboardsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentPlay structuresSand tablesToy block setsWater tables

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-2011.00	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	title_inference	$37,120 median$60,070 top	+4.14%	2,290

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Differentiated early childhood instruction — design and deliver autonomously across all core developmental domains for children with varying needs in a preschool setting.
Comprehensive behavior support plans — develop and implement individualized strategies that address challenging behaviors while fostering a positive classroom community.
Complex non-routine learning barriers — analyze and resolve by selecting evidence-based instructional adaptations that align with each child's developmental trajectory.
Multi-modal learning environments — curate rich resource ecosystems that integrate manipulatives, digital tools, and open-ended play to maximize engagement and learning outcomes.
Family partnership programs — facilitate in-depth meetings with parents and guardians to co-create learning goals, address sensitive concerns, and strengthen home-school connections.
Field trips and community-based learning events — plan, coordinate logistics, and lead safely while integrating experiences into ongoing curriculum objectives.
Child progress monitoring systems — design and maintain using spreadsheet and office-suite software to track developmental milestones and inform instructional decisions.
Public safety and emergency procedures — execute with confidence during drills and real incidents, ensuring child welfare in accordance with licensing and regulatory standards.
Cross-functional coordination with specialists — collaborate with speech, occupational therapy, or social services staff to support children with identified developmental concerns.
Critical reflection on instructional practice — apply active learning strategies to continuously improve lesson quality and adapt curriculum in response to outcome data.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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