Degree: Certificate in EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION (ECE7)

Credit Requirements: 27 semester credit hours

 

This program prepares students for careers and/or advancement in the early childhood profession. Graduates will be qualified for employment in public and/or private childcare centers, and home-based childcare operations.

 

NOTE: Criminal background checks are required of all students enrolling in this program. Felony or misdemeanor convictions could result in applicants and/or students being ineligible to complete the program. Other program admission requirements also exist. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

 

FIRST SEMESTER (FALL)

 

 

 

 

 

ECD 101

INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD

3.0

 

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ECD 102

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT I

3.0

 

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ECD 132

CREATIVE EXPERIENCES

 

3.0

 

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9.0

 

 

SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING)

 

 

 

 

ECD 203

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT II

3.0

 

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ECD 105

GUIDANCE AND CLASSROOM MGT

3.0

 

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ECD 131

LANGUAGE ARTS

 

 

3.0

 

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9.0

 

 

THIRD SEMESTER (SUMMER)

 

 

 

 

 

ECD 107

EXCEPTIONAL CHILD

 

3.0

 

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ECD 133

SCIENCE AND MATH CONCEPTS

3.0

 

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ECD 135

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION

3.0

 

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9.0

 

 

TOTAL HOURS:  27.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

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