Early Childhood Development Specialization, Technical Certificate
Career Pathway: Education
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED
Program Description: The content includes but is not limited to child development early childhood education; establishing and maintaining a safe, clean, healthy learning environment, guidance techniques and classroom management; communication; identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect; implementation of rules and regulations; nutrition; family interaction; legal and professional responsibilities, and employability skills. Programs prepare individuals to assume major care giving, educational, and maintenance responsibilities within home or center-based programs under the supervision of a lead teacher or supervisor. Visit the program’s website for more information.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EEC1603 | CHILD GUIDANCE | 3.00 |
| EEC1200 | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3.00 |
| PSY2012 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3.00 |
| CHD1331 | CREATIVITY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN | 3.00 |
| CHD1320 | CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3.00 |
| CHD1334 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE & LANGUAGE ARTS | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| CHD1338 | MATH & SCIENCE FOR THE YOUNG CHILD | 3.00 |
| CHD1940 | PRACTICUM 1: OBSERVATION AND EVALUATION | 3.00 |
| DEP2002 | DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I: CHILD PSYCHOLOGY | 3.00 |
| CHD2800 | ADMIN AND MGMT IN E C EDUCATION | 3.00 |
| CHD2441 | PRACTICUM II | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.