Foundations of Early Childhood Education Certificate

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Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one semester Certificate in Foundations of Early Childhood Education and enter the workforce. It prepares professional educators of young children (birth to age eight) with the foundational knowledge, skills, and dispositions in developmentally appropriate practice, child development, family and community relations, early childhood curriculum and assessment, and professional ethics and equity. Coursework meets or exceeds requirements for “Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)” as outlined in the Colorado Rules Regulating Child Care Centers. Experience hours in early childhood education settings are also required to meet state requirements.

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First Semester

ECE 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 103	Guidance Strategies for Young Children	3
ECE 238	ECE Child Growth and Development	3
ECE 102	Intro to ECE Techniques	3
ECE 220	Curriculum Methods/Technologies	3
ECE 256	Working w/Families & Communities	3
Total Credit Hours:		18

 

Total Credit Hours: 18

Important Program Notes:

CDHS Office of Early Childhood