Certificate Program - Early Childhood Education
The early childhood education certificate program is designed for students who will work with and teach young children. Students may use this curriculum to meet state licensing requirements to provide child care in homes, centers and other facilities or for positions as assistant teachers in child care programs. A minimum of 32 credit hours is required for the early childhood education certificate. Courses for the certificate can be applied toward the associate degree.
Program Outcomes
A. Utilize knowledge of child development to support and nurture children in their development and learning environments.
B. Demonstrate respectful and reciprocal interactions, relationships, and partnerships with diverse children, families, staff, and communities to support child development and learning.
C. Apply systematic observation and varied documentation and assessment strategies that are ethically grounded and appropriate to support child development and learning.
D. Develop curriculum for young children based on knowledge of academic subject areas to support child development and learning.
E. Utilize developmentally appropriate approaches and strategies to enhance child development and learning.
F. Demonstrate professionalism through adherence to the ethical and professional standards of the early childhood education profession.
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