Early Care and Education', 'Associate in Applied Science with a major in Early Care and Education', 'ECE Degree graduates will demonstrate, through authentic field assessment, professional dispositions of the field of Early Care and Education, realized in commitments to children, families, colleagues, and community; evidenced in the practices of (1) evidence-based practice and advocacy, (2) upholding ethical and other standards of the field, (3) respectful collaboration within a community of learners, (4) effective and prosocial verbal and written communication, (4) reflection and self-assessment for continuous learning, (5) critical thinking that seeks and considers multiple perspectives, (6) identifying and using professional and community resources, (7) leadership for positive change.