Early Childhood Education CertificateEarly Childhood Education

(2009-2010 Catalog)Course Selection Guide for this program

Early Childhood Education Certificate: Early Childhood Education (code: EJ89)

Certificate

Designed for the student who is interested in, or presently employed in the field of early childhood education. Instruction is designed to provide for teaching methods in early care and education centers. Credits may be applied to an associate degree program in Early Childhood Education.

NOTE: Fingerprinting and a background criminal check are required for any job working with children.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.

First Semester
	*ENG E101**	Composition	3
	*PSY E111**	General Psychology I	3
	*ECE E101**	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
	*ECE E106**	Music & Movement for Children	3
Second Semester
	*ECE E210**	Observation, Participation and Seminar	3
	*PSY E202**	Child Psychology & Development	3
	*ECE E231**	Early Language and Literacy Development	3
Third Semester
	*ECE E190**	ECE Behavior Management	3
	*ECE E222**	Methods & Techniques in ECE	3
	*ECE E207**	Natural Science and Safety for Children	3
Total Credits			30

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