Program Overview

Early Childhood Education Proficiency Certificate

About This Certificate

The Early Childhood Education proficiency certificate program is designed for students who wish to work with young learners up to five years of age. Through a series of courses with a focus on program planning, students will learn to identify key theories of child development and design course curriculum with a focus on the integrated arts for children birth through age five.

Quick Information

• Online Learning: 100%
• Total Credit Hours: 9

Course Sequence

Career Outlook

• Median Salary of a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education: $37,513
• Number of Jobs in the Region: 3,216
• 10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education: +23.5%

Featured Career

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

• Starting Pay: $21,505
• Typical Tasks:
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
  • Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
  • Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
  • Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Related Programs

• Education: Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade)