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
PSY2012GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY3
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
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.