Early Childhood Education Certificate

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 one of the five following areas) Credits: 3

GELO #1: Oral Communications

GELO #2: Written Communications

GELO #3: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

GELO #4: Global Awareness and Citizenship

GELO #5: Analytical, Quantitative, and Scientific Reasoning

GELO #6: Career and Life Skills

Infant/Toddler Option

• ECED 1060 - Observation, Assessment and Guidance Credits: 3
• ECED 1110 - Infant and Toddler Development Credits: 3
• ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum Credits: 1

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• ECED 1610 - Infant Practicum Credits: 1

• OR

• ECED 1620 - Toddler Practicum Credits: 1

Preschool Option

• ECED 1060 - Observation, Assessment and Guidance 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 1630 - Preschool Practicum Credits: 1

In Home Care Provider Option

• ECED 1060 - Observation, Assessment and Guidance Credits: 3
• ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development Credits: 2
• ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum Credits: 1
• ECED 1475 - Professional In-Home Care Credits: 3

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• ECED 1560 - Comprehensive Family Child Care Practicum Credits: 1

• OR

• ECED 1570 - Comprehensive Professional Nanny Practicum Credits: 1

Total: 16 hours