Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education, Career Pathway certificate

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Award information

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete
Award Length (attending full-time) Financial aid eligible Currently accepting students?
Career Pathway Certificate: Early Childhood EducationLess than 1 year

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Courses

Course listing for the 2025-2026 catalog year.

ECE?120Introduction to Early Education and Family Studies3
ECE?121Observation and Guidance I3
ECE?122IEnvironments and Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers4
ECE?123PEnvironments and Curriculum for Preschool4
ECE?124Multicultural Practices: Exploring Our Views3
ECE?130APracticum Seminar 1 22
ECE?130BPracticum Seminar 2 22
ECE?133Practicum 1 in Early Childhood Education3
or?ECE?131A Practicum for Experienced Teachers 1
ECE?134Practicum 2 in Early Childhood Education3
or?ECE?131B Practicum for Experienced Teachers 2
ECE?196Teaming and Communication in ECE Settings2
ECE?262Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child3
HE?112Standard First Aid and Emergency Care 11
HEC?201Family Partnerships in Education3
Total Credits36
1

Students with a valid CPR card may receive non-traditional credit.

2

Students must enroll in practicum seminar each term they take practicum.

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