Early Childhood Care and Education - Certificate (Major Code - ECEC)
The Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate provides early childhood teacher training for those seeking to provide care and education to young children. Upon completion, students may apply for national Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing. Completion of this certificate does not guarantee state licensure or certification.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Design developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies that promote the advancement of young children with diverse abilities and cultures.
- Analyze and examine the multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations as well as the contemporary trends in early childhood.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the need to plan for and provide a learning environment that is responsive to each child’s individual needs.
- Explain the importance of establishing a positive, productive, and reciprocal relationship with children's families.
- Develop inclusive programs that identify and relate child observation assessment tools and how they are used to guide developmentally appropriate decisions.
Degree Map
CORE CURRICULUM 21 CREDITS
| ECE 150 | Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education* | 3 |
| ECE 152 | Effective Interactions* | 3 |
| ECE 158 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children* | 3 |
| ECE 160 | Early Childhood Growth and Development* | 3 |
| ECE 161 | Understanding Families, Community, and Diversity* | 3 |
| ECE 165 | Child Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| ECE 170 | Curriculum Development and Strategies for Early Childhood Education* | 3 |
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 21 CREDITS