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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

Program 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 with prior Early Childhood Education certification may be eligible to receive LBCC credit. See Credit for Prior Learning webpage for more information.

Total Credit Hours: 48