Outcomes
Apply child development theory to practice.
Observe, record, and assess child growth and development.
Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Incorporate developmentally appropriate guidance strategies.
Integrate health, safety, and nutrition practices according to local, state, and national standards.
Provide a respectful, diverse, and inclusive program.
Use interpersonal skills to develop respectful relationships with children and adults.
Demonstrate professional and ethical standards.
Advocate for children, families, and the profession.
Program Overview
The certificate program for Early Childhood Education is designed to provide students with practical skills necessary for entry into the field of caring for young children. Students completing the program will be prepared to assist teachers in child care settings. Students must be at least 19 years of age with one year (1,560 clock hours) in a licensed day care facility upon program completion to be qualified as a child care worker, according to Department of Children and Family Services regulations.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| ECED 1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2163 | Discipline/Classroom Management | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2233 | Language Acquisition & Development | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2513 | Child, Family & Community Relations | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2523 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2533 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2543 | Child Study & Observation | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2633 | Health, Nutrition & Safety | 3 Credits |
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| ECED 2013 | History & Philosophy of Early Child Ed | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2103 | School Aged Programming | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2153 | Infant/Toddler Care | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2223 | Art/Music Activities | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2243 | Science/Math Activities | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2253 | Motor Development/Physical Activities | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2263 | Heads Up Reading | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2363 | Administration in Child Care Settings | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 1833 | The Exceptional Learner/Child | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
General education
| COMM 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| PSYC 1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 33
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| ECED 1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2633 | Health, Nutrition & Safety | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2163 | Discipline/Classroom Management | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2233 | Language Acquisition & Development | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2523 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| ECED 2533 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2543 | Child Study & Observation | 3 Credits |
| ECED 2513 | Child, Family & Community Relations | 3 Credits |
| COMM 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| PSYC 1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Early Childhood Education Elective | 3 Credits |
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