Early Childhood Education Diploma

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The diploma is designed for those interested in working in a support role directly with young children birth to age eight. The courses are designed to prepare students in understanding child development, appropriate curriculum and methods for supporting children’s learning and development.

General Education Requirements

Contact your program advisor to select general education courses from each category which will meet your program’s graduation requirements.

See the General Education for a complete list.
(One class from each area below)

GELO #1: Oral Communications Credits: 9

GELO#2: Written Communications

ECED Required Core Courses

ECED 1050 - Expressive Arts Credits: 3
ECED 1060 - Observation, Assessment and Guidance Credits: 3
ECED 1110 - Infant and Toddler Development Credits: 3
ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development Credits: 2
ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum Credits: 1
ECED 1224 - Preschool Math, Science and Social Studies Curriculum Credits: 3
ECED 1260 - Early Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3
ECED 1610 - Infant Practicum Credits: 1
OR
ECED 1620 - Toddler Practicum Credits: 1
OR
ECED 1630 - Preschool Practicum Credits: 1

Early Childhood Education Diploma

General Education Requirements

ECED Required Core Courses

Total: 17 or 18 hours

Total: 32 hours