Early Childhood Education
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for employment as early childhood teachers in a variety of educational programs. Students learn effective teaching skills as they apply developmentally appropriate early childhood educational theory in the classroom setting. Courses have been selected with a focus on developing an educational career ladder. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education is also available and includes additional early childhood electives and general education classes to broaden the student's base of knowledge.
Details
Field of Interest
Education
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Early Childhood Education (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5056
Total credits required
36
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
For some employment and field experiences (including internship courses), students will be required to have a current Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and a current TB test.
What You'll Learn
- Design developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences that promote each child's growth and development in the following domains: Social-Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, and Language and Literacy. (CFS101AH, CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, ECH128, ECH281, EED200, EED205, EED210, EED225, EED260, EED261, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++)
- Implement developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences. (CFS101AH, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, ECH128, ECH272, CFS/ECH275, ECH279, ECH281, EED210, EED260, EED261, EED278, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++)
- Implement the components necessary for a safe, caring, inclusive, and healthy learning environment according to best practices and local, state, and national standards. (CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH271, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH269, ECH280, ECH282, EED212, EED215, EED222, EED255, EED260, EED261, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++)
- Assess children's learning and development through observation and documentation, using guidelines established by the profession. (CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, ECH140, CFS/ECH269, ECH270, EED200, EED205, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED280, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++)
- Establish reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with families and communities. (CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH271, CFS282, ECH280, ECH282, EED212, EED215, EED225, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++)
- Practice communication skills to advocate for children and their families. (CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH287, EED200, EED222, EED225, EED255, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++)
- Practice ethical and professional standards and behavior. (CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH287, EED200, EED255, EED260, EED261, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++)
- Advocate for an ethical, equitable, diverse, and effective early childhood education profession. (CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH287, EED200, EED222, EED225, EED255, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++)
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous learning through education and research. (CFS/ECH271, CFS/ECH273, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, ECH140, CFS/ECH269, ECH270, ECH272, CFS/ECH275, ECH279, ECH282, CFS/ECH287, EED212, EED222, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, EED280, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++)
- Collaborate with peers to problem solve within early childhood education. (CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH269, ECH272, CFS/ECH275, ECH279, CFS/ECH287, EED222, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 29-34 | |
| CFS101AH | Art Activities for the Young Child (1) AND | |
| ECH281 | Movement/Music for the Young Child (1) OR | |
| ECH128 | Early Learning: Play and the Arts (3) OR | |
| EED210 | Creative and Cognitive Play (3) | 2-3 |
| CFS123 | Health and Nutrition In Early Childhood Settings (1) AND | |
| CFS125 | Safety in Early Childhood Settings (1) AND | |
| ECH280 | Food Experiences With Young Children (1) OR | |
| EED215 | Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness (3) | 3 |
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development (3) OR | |
| CFS235 | Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight (3) OR | |
| EED205 | The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight (3) | 3 |
| CFS/ECH269 | Child Care Seminar (1) AND | |
| CFS/ECH287 | Professional Development in Early Childhood Education (1) OR | |
| EED255 | Portfolio Development and Writing for the Profession (3) | 2-3 |
| CFS/ECH271 | Arranging the Environment (1) AND | |
| CFS282 | Mainstreaming The Young Child with A Disability (1) AND | |
| ECH282 | Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups (1) OR | |
| EED212 | Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment (3) | 3 |
| CFS/ECH273 | Math for the Young Child (1) AND | |
| CFS/ECH275 | Literacy Development and the Young Child (1) AND | |
| ECH272 | Science for the Young Child (1) AND | |
| ECH279 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development (1) OR | |
| EED278 | Early Learning Curriculum and Instruction - Birth to Age Eight (3) | 3-4 |
| CFS/ECH284AB | Early Childhood Teaching Internship (3) OR | |
| EED260 | Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship (1) AND | |
| EED261 | Early Childhood Preschool Internship (1) OR | |
| CFS/ECH284AA | Early Childhood Teaching Internship (1) | 2-3 |
| ECH140 | Learning Made Visible Through Documentation (1) AND | |
| ECH270 | Observing Young Children (1) OR | |
| EED280 | Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth Age Eight (3) | 2-3 |
| EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EED222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | 3 |
| EED225 | Language and Literacy in the Context of Culture and Relationships | 3 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 2-7 | |
| Students must select 2-7 credits from the following courses to meet a minimum of 36 credits for the certificate. Cannot be shared with Required Courses Area. | ||
| CFS+++ Any CFS Child/Family Studies course(s) | ||
| ECH+++ Any ECH Early Childhood Education course(s) | ||
| EDU+++ Any EDU Education course(s) | ||
| EED+++ Any EED Early Education course(s) | ||
| FCS+++ Any FCS Family and Consumer Science course(s) | ||
| ITD+++ Any ITD Infant/Toddler Development course(s) | ||
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