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Early Childhood Education, One-Year Certificate

Students who successfully complete all Early Childhood Education, One-Year Certificate requirements will be able to:

  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.

  • Document children's learning.

  • Analyze children's development according to the four primary developmental domains.

  • Identify collaborative parent partnership strategies.

  • Contribute as an effective team member.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for One-year Certificate programs. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Child and Family Studies, One-year Certificate Program Map.

Communication

COMM 218ZInterpersonal Communication

4

Computation

MTH 105ZMath in Society

4

Human Relations

ANTH 110Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

3

Core Courses

ED 110Principles Of Observation

3
ED 131Positive Guidance: Young Child

3
ED 152Creativity & the Arts

3
ED 179Literacy, Science & Math

3
ED 222Constructive Discipline

3
ED 282Working w/Child w/Special Need

3
HDFS 225Infant and Child Development

4
HDFS 248Learning Experiences/Children

3
HDFS 261Working with Individuals and Families

3
HDFS 280CWE Childhood Development

1 TO 12
WR 121ZComposition I

4
Electives

3

Students need to take a minimum of 2 credits of HDFS 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Total Credit Hours: 48