ECE Foundations of Early Childhood Education Certificate
My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
Interested in a career working with children at a child care center? Consider our Foundations of Early Childhood Education Certificate.
This one-semester, 16 credit certificate provides students with the knowledge, techniques, and strategies to become qualified to be an early childhood teacher in Colorado. It meets or exceeds the education requirements for CDHS “Early Childhood Teacher (ECT).” CDHS also requires experience hours. Please visit the CDHS Office of Early Childhood website for more information on experience hours. Offered at all campuses and Online.
Foundations of Early Childhood Education Certificate
CDHS Office of Early Childhood
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 238 | ECE Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 220 | ECE Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 236 | Child Growth/Development Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 16