Early Childhood Education Certificate

This certificate provides relevant curriculum for work in an infant, toddler, preschool or in-home care setting. Those preparing to be a professional nanny or work in a family childcare setting receive current information on curriculum and methods of implementation for children birth to age eight.

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
ECED 1610 - Infant Practicum Credits: 1
OR
ECED 1620 - Toddler Practicum Credits: 1

Select One of the Following Courses:

ECED 1160 - Early Language and Literacy Credits: 3
ECED 1260 - Early Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3
ECED 2070 - Family and Community Relationships Credits: 3

Total: 17 hours

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

Select One of the Following Courses:

ECED 1160 - Early Language and Literacy Credits: 3
ECED 1260 - Early Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3
ECED 2070 - Family and Community Relationships Credits: 3

Total: 16 hours

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
ECED 1560 - Comprehensive Family Child Care Practicum Credits: 1
OR
ECED 1570 - Comprehensive Professional Nanny Practicum Credits: 1

Select One of the Following Courses:

ECED 1160 - Early Language and Literacy Credits: 3
ECED 1260 - Early Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3
ECED 2070 - Family and Community Relationships Credits: 3

Total: 16 hours

Entrepeneurship Option

This certificate is offered through the Business Program and is available for students who have completed an AAS in Early Childhood Education or are currently completing an AAS in Early Childhood Education and are interested in owning/operating their own early education program. *Note: these courses may/may not be eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

ECED 2570 - ECED Administration for the Entrepreneur Practicum Credits: 2
ENTR 1050 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
ENTR 2040 - Entrepreneurship Feasibility Study Credits: 3
ENTR 2050 - Marketing for the Entrepreneur Credits: 3
ENTR 2060 - Entrepreneurship Legal Issues Credits: 3
ENTR 2090 - Entrepreneurship Business Plan Credits: 3