Program Outcomes
At the end of the program, the graduate will:
- Explain knowledge of child development and learning, including the ability to apply theories and research to teaching practices.
- Explore effective communication and collaboration with families, colleagues and other professionals to support children’s learning and development.
- Explore effective assessment and evaluation of children’s learning and development, using a variety of assessment tools and strategies.
- Explain developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching strategies that promote positive outcomes for all children, including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Demonstrate key ideas and teaching methods in subjects like math, science, and literacy, and use learning standards and materials to create age-appropriate learning experiences. (NEW: EFFECTIVE F25)
- Demonstrate knowledge of informed advocacy, reflective practice, and ethical guidelines to improve teaching practices and promote positive outcomes for all children.
ECE Program Mission Statement & Conceptual Framework
Baker College Early Childhood Education Mission Statement
Our mission is to prepare knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals in the field of early childhood education who support human development through partnerships, advocacy, service and the education of all young children and their families.
The Mission Statement as the Cornerstone of the Conceptual Framework
The Baker College ECE Program mission statement reflects shared core values of multiple programs across our institution and takes its roots from the mission of NAEYC. A strong alignment to the accrediting body and a commitment to unity through shared vision, standards and curriculum make the Baker ECE Program unique. This focus is maintained throughout the program’s conceptual framework as central themes form the foundation for the program. These themes include:
- Producing graduates with a strong knowledge of child development
- Focus on creating partnerships
- Emphasis on becoming a lifelong professional
Annual Report of AAS ECE Program Outcome Data for NAEYC
Outcome Measure #1: The Number of Program Completers
| Academic Year | Number of program completers | % of program completers who were attending full-time (at the time of completion) | % of program completers who were attending part-time (at the time of completion) |
| 2022-2023 | 7 | 43% | 57% |
| 2023-2024 | 11 | 27% | 73% |
| 2024-2025 | 11 | 9% | 91% |
| 2025-2026 | 17 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
Outcome Measure #2: The Program Completion Rate
| 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 the published timeframe) |
| 2017-2018 | 43% | 43% |
| 2018-2019 | 50% | 50% |
| 2019-2020 | 50% | 50% |
Note: Reported data includes students enrolled full time during the listed fall cohort. Because many students utilize funding from the Michigan TEACH program (which only covers up to 6 credit hours per semester), a majority of students attended part time and are not included in the reported figures.
Outcome Measure #3: Employment and Continuing Education
| Academic Year | Number of Graduates | Knowledge Rate | Percentage of Graduates employed in the early childhood profession within one year of graduation | Percentage of Graduates pursuing further education in the early childhood profession within one year of graduation |
| 2021-2022 | 6 | 50% | 33% | 33% |
| 2022-2023 | 6 | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 11 | 64% | 57% | 43% |
| 2024-2025 | 12 | 92% | 72.7% | 27.3% |
Definitions and Calculations
Below are reporting definitions and calculation timeframes:
- Academic Year: For purposes of the employment survey, this includes summer, fall, and spring semesters. For example, the 2023-2024 academic year includes the following semesters: summer 2023, fall 2023, or spring 2024
- Knowledge Rate: The percentage of graduates who completed the First Destination Survey (FDS) indicating their employment status. For example, the Knowledge Rate for the 2023-2024 graduating class is the percentage of graduates from the summer 2023, fall 2023, or spring 2024 who completed the FDS survey by December 2024.
- Percentage of Graduates employed in the early childhood profession within one year of graduation: The percentage of graduates who completed the First Destination Survey indicating that they are employed in a position that is related to their degree.
- Percentage of Graduates pursuing further education in the early childhood profession within one year of graduation: The percentage of graduates who completed the First Destination Survey indicating that they are enrolled in a program of continuing education.
