Early Childhood Development Certificate
Early Childhood Development Certificate
Program Description
Certificate: 30 Hours
The Certificate of Achievement track is a short-term certificate designed to prepare individuals for support roles in the early childhood field. Individuals completing this track will gain entry-level competencies and an overall general understanding of child development. Credits earned can be applied towards the Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Development.
The degree program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 1401 H Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20005, 202.232.8777 https://www.naeyc.org/
Important to Note When Considering This Program: Students are required to participate in practicum experience assignments involving visitations to and/or work in an early childhood setting. Students must register with the Family Care Safety Registry and successfully pass the background screening prior to beginning any practicum experience requirement and need verification of a TB test and/or TB Risk Assessment signed by medical personnel.
Early Childhood Development Certificate Requirements
- ECD 101: Foundations of Early Childhood
- ECD 110: Early Childhood Growth and Development
- ECD 135: Practicum I
- ECD 145: Creativity and the Young Child
- ECD 165: Family and Community in ECD
- ECD 170: Health, Safety & Nutrition
- ECD 185: Practicum II
- ECD 201: Language and Literature in Early Childhood
- ECD 215: S.T.E.A.M. in ECD
- ECD 230: Intro to Children Spec Needs