Early Childhood Certificate
The Early Childhood program is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of settings working with children birth to age eight. Knowledge of children through observation, description, and reflection as well as current research in the field is the basis for coming to a deeper understanding of the values that underlie students’ work with children. Students are supported in translating theory into practice thorough supervised internships alongside class seminars.
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Contact Information
Phone: 914-606-6012
Office location: Classroom Bldg – 32
Email: Diana.Berman@sunywcc.edu
Title(s): Curriculum Chair: Early Childhood and LAS: Childhood Education Education (Teacher Education Transfer)
Department/Division: Education
Bio: Diana Berman is the Curriculum Chair of Early Childhood and LAS: Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) within the School of Business and Professional Careers. She earned a MS in Early Childhood and Childhood Education at Sarah Lawrence College and has taught children from infancy through elementary school. Diana teaches courses across the Early Childhood and Childhood Education curricula. She is an active member in the local Education community and serves as a mentor to Education students.
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Nearly 33% of Westchester Community College students receive some form of financial aid. Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. In addition, the Westchester Community College Foundation offers $1.6 million in scholarships annually.
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The Westchester Community College Athletic Department sponsors thirteen different intercollegiate athletic teams in various sports. The roster of sports offered includes Men’s Baseball, Women's Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Bowling, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball. Visit the Vikings Athletics website for schedules, reports, and more.
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We’re accessible: Public transit-friendly main campus and extension locations. Online classes for wherever you are. Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Center for the Digital Arts) and White Plains (Center for the Arts).
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