Early Childhood Development Specialization, Technical Certificate

Program Code: 6319
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
EEC1603CHILD GUIDANCE3
EEC1200EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION3
CHD1331CREATIVITY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN3
CHD1320CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD3
CHD1334CHILDREN'S LITERATURE & LANGUAGE ARTS3
GE CourseGeneral Education Speech3
CHD1338MATH & SCIENCE FOR THE YOUNG CHILD3
CHD1940PRACTICUM 1: OBSERVATION AND EVALUATION3
EDF1005INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION3
DEP2002DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I: CHILD PSYCHOLOGY3
CHD2800ADMIN AND MGMT IN E C EDUCATION3
CHD2441PRACTICUM II3
Total Credits36

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.