Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate

This certificate is currently known as "Assistant Early Childhood". It has been requested to be retitled to "Early Childhood Assistant Teacher". This award will undergo review by the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and  the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for the title change requested. Upon final ED approval, this statement will be removed and a note placed in our Catalog Addendum noting the date of the approved title change.

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Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one semester Certificate in Early Childhood Assistant Teacher and enter the workforce. It provides an introduction to early childhood education as a profession. Coursework meets the requirements for “Early Childhood Assistant Teacher” as outlined in the Colorado Rules Regulating Child Care Centers. This certificate also meets the coursework requirements for “Early Childhood Teacher” for those individuals with 3,640 hours of verifiable satisfactory work experience as outlined in the Colorado Rules Regulating Child Care Center.

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First Semester

ECE 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 103	Guidance Strategies for Young Children	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

 

Total Credit Hours: 6

Important Program Notes:

Many positions in Colorado early childhood programs require employees to meet, at minimum, the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood requirements for Early Childhood Teacher (ECT). ECT and Director qualified requirements include a combination of verifiable experience and post-secondary education. This certificate is designed for students who already have verifiable experience in early childhood education or a bachelor’s degree in a non-education discipline. This certificate may be earned by students who do not meet the aforementioned criteria with the understanding that it might not qualify them to work in the field. Please contact the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood to determine which requirements you need. 

CDHS Office of Early Childhood