Program Degrees and Certificates
- Early Childhood Development, A.A.S.
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- Early Childhood Development, C.S.C.
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- Early Childhood Development, Certificate
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- Infant and Toddler Care, C.S.C.
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The program is designed to prepare students for employment as early childhood development professionals and to supplement the education of individuals who are already employed in the field. The Early Childhood curriculum covers a complete spectrum of issues in child development and education. Additionally, the curriculum is common across the state by peer group agreement, and it covers the areas recommended for NAEYC Associate Degree programs in Early Childhood Education.
The Early Childhood curriculum covers a complete spectrum of issues in child development and education. The curriculum is common across the state by peer group agreement, and it covers the areas recommended for NAEYC Associate Degree programs in Early Childhood Education. The curriculum is designed to prepare Early Childhood Professionals. This includes people presently employed in early learning settings, and those seeking employment in the field. It also provides seamless articulation for those who wish to continue their education at a four-year institution.
Transfer is not the primary purpose of this degree; however, NOVA may have agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. The Transfer Pathway link provides the GMU Advance program and details how the Early Childhood Development, A.A.S. (ECD) program transfers. Other Virginia institutions also accept the ECD degree. Students interested in transferring should contact a faculty advisor or counselor to discuss their options and plans.
Articulation Information: Several senior institutions in Virginia accept this degree in its totality for entrance into programs that may lead to public school Early Childhood Teacher Licensure (PreK-Grade 3 and/or Early Childhood Special Education) in Virginia. Students interested in early childhood pathways to teacher licensure should speak with a NOVA Early Childhood Development (CHD) advisor.
Northern Virginia Community College accepts industry-standard certifications, credentials and/or professional courses for credit. Broadly, licenses, credentials and/or certifications must be current and valid for consideration. For more information regarding the status of the certification and its eligibility for credit, please see an advisor or faculty members in the discipline area that awards CPL credit.
Students attaining an AAS in Early Childhood development may serve as lead teachers, directors, owners/operators, and curriculum specialists in child care and preschool settings. Students may also work as instructional assistants in public school settings.
Name | Phone | |
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Dr. Christine Schull Assistant Dean |
703.845.6224 | cschull@nvcc.edu |
Pam Blankenship (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | pblankenship@nvcc.edu |
Sherry Chevalley (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | schevalley@nvcc.edu |
Stephanie Cunningham (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | scunningham@nvcc.edu |
Virginia Holloway (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | vholloway@nvcc.edu |
Ana Hoover (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | ahoover@nvcc.edu |
Nancy Hoyler (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | nhoyler@nvcc.edu |
Amy Johnson (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | ajohnson@nvcc.edu |
Shelley Keith (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | skeith@nvcc.edu |
Trista Mason (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | tmason@nvcc.edu |
Kristine Ruscello (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | kruscello@nvcc.edu |
Yvonne Spencer (adjunct) | 703.575.4722 | yspencer@nvcc.edu |
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Susan Johnson-Program Head |
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Dawn Crowson (Adjunct) |
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Dr. Jennifer Kaywork (Adjunct) |
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Lauren Lang (Adjunct) |
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Ann-Marie Lanius (Adjunct) |
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Gail Multop (Adjunct) |
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Laura McCarty (Adjunct) |
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Dr. Rachel Sweeney (Adjunct) |
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Kathleen Tanas (Adjunct) |
Dr. Kathleen Ludlow, Program Head
kludlow@nvcc.edu
Since January 2002, Dr. Ludlow has served full-time as the Early Childhood Program Head at the Manassas Campus. Dr. Ludlow brings a wealth of experience from both public and private sectors to NOVA. Expertise as an early childhood educator, trainer, and former owner of early learning centers make her an ideal program head and early childhood professor.
Ms. Bernice Mayfield
bmayfield@nvcc.edu
Since August 2014, Ms. Mayfield has served full-time as an early childhood professor at NOVA. Prior to this time, Ms. Mayfield was an adjunct at NOVA for the early childhood programs. Ms. Mayfield’s experience, in both public and private sectors of early childhood education as an educator and mentor, make her an ideal early childhood professor.
Ms. Lucy Amos
Experienced early childhood educator and trainer. Ms. Amos brings a global perspective to the early childhood classroom. Ms. Amos enjoys spending time with her family and early childhood advocacy.
Dr. Rosemary Burton
Long time adjunct professor of early childhood education at NVCC. Dr. Burton is instrumental in preparing child care providers to work in the field of early childhood education. Dr. Burton enjoys ballroom dancing and working with early childhood committees for the betterment of this field.
Ms. Deborah Donovan
Experienced licensed public teacher. Ms. Donovan begins a wealth of knowledge, talent and interest in early childhood education to the classroom. Ms. Donovan enjoys spending time with her family and teaching at NVCC in the early childhood programs.
Ms. Amy Josephson
Knowledgeable early childhood educator who enjoys rich hands-on learning experiences. Ms. Josephson enjoys spending time with her family and planning early childhood activities.
Ms. Kristal Menchaca
Highly experienced educator at both the community college and university levels. Ms. Menchaca is particularly knowledgeable in the areas of infant and child development, behavior guidance, and health/safety of young children. Ms. Menchaca enjoys spending time with her family and child advocacy.
Ms. Deborah Stepien
Knowledgeable early childhood professional with 28+ years of experience working with young children and families in a variety of settings. Ms. Stepien is a highly skilled child development and Child Find specialist, assessor, child advocate and licensed teacher. Ms. Stepien enjoys volunteer work and travel.
Dr. Christine Schull, Program Head
cschull@nvcc.edu
Ginny Holloway
vholloway@nvcc.edu
Susan Johnson, Program Head
sjohnson@nvcc.edu
Dr. Kathleen Ludlow, Program Head
kludlow@nvcc.edu
Bernice Mayfield
bmayfield@nvcc.edu
The Early Childhood Development Program at Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The accreditation term runs from March 2018 through March 2025.
NVCC bases the content of all ECE courses on NAEYC’s Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation. This link is to data on program outcomes.
OUTCOME MEASURES
Outcome Measure #1: The Number of Program Completers
Academic Year |
Number of program completers |
Percentage of program completers who were attending full-time (at the time of completion) |
Percentage of program completers who were attending part-time[1] (at the time of completion) |
2020-2021 |
77 |
28% |
72% |
2019-2020 |
53 |
10% |
90% |
2018-2019 |
72 |
13% |
87% |
Outcome Measure #2: The Program Completion Rate
Expected graduation timeframe two years
Academic year in which a Fall cohort of full-time candidates enrolled in the program (select three sequential years) |
Percentage of those candidates who completed the program within 150% of the published timeframe |
Percentage of those candidates who completed the program within 300% (three times) of the published timeframe. |
2015-2016 |
28% |
34% |
2014-2015 |
28% |
34% |
2013-2014 |
25% |
29% |
Outcome Measure #3: Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate
Academic Year |
Percent of Part-Time Candidates Enrolled in the Program (% of Total Enrollment) |
Retention Rate among Part-Time Candidates |
Percent of Full-Time Candidates Enrolled in the Program (% of Total Enrollment) |
Retention Rate among Full-Time Candidates |
2019-2020 |
78% |
42% |
22% |
54% |
2018-2019 |
78% |
36% |
22% |
46% |
2017-2018 |
76% |
37% |
24% |
44% |
Alexandria Campus
Christine Schull
Loudoun Campus
Susan Johnson
Manassas Campus
Kathleen Ludlow