Program Overview

State Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate

Program Description

This certificate helps you start your career in Early Childhood Education, working with Early Learning Settings. You will learn about establishing nurturing, culturally sustaining, supportive relationships with young children and professional peers.

Program Requirements

Prerequisites

• ECED& 120 - Early Childhood Practicum requires clearance using the Portable Background Check required by the Division of Children Youth and Families and managed by Merit.

Program Core Courses

• ECED& 105 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• ECED& 107 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
• ECED& 120 - Early Childhood Practicum

Total Program Credits: 12

Program Outcomes

• Engage in establishing nurturing, culturally sustaining, supportive relationships with young children and professional peers.
• Describe equitable health, safety, and nutrition standards for young children in group care.
• Explore foundations and theories defining early childhood education including issues, trends, best practices, and program models.

Program Notes

• Not all classes are offered every quarter. Talk to a faculty adviser.
• You have to earn a grade of 2.0 in each required class to apply it to a certificate or degree.
• Education coursework older than 5 years may not apply. General Education credits will be accepted regardless of age.

Internal Coding

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Description | ECE Initial State Cert ST C01
Academic Plan | ECEECC01
CIP Code | 13.121

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