Des Moines Area Community College.

Early Childhood Education Diploma Requirements

Program Entry Requirements Complete an application, satisfy the assessment requirement and attend required information/ registration session. Students start fall term.

Graduation Requirements
To earn an Early Childhood Education diploma, a student must complete all course work as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Recommended Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrate responsibility and dependability on the job.
  • Make quick decisions and stay calm.
  • Plan and carry out imaginative, creative activities for children.
  • Demonstrate skill in guiding and disciplining children.
  • Establish relationships with children and their parents.
  • Work cooperatively with other staff members.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Be physically able to perform required care of children.

Recommended High School Courses
Composition, Speech, Biology, Health, Psychology, Sociology, Art, Home Economics, Keyboarding