Early Childhood Certificate

The Early Childhood Certificate consists of coursework as well as practicum experiences in community and/or school early childhood settings. The course work focuses on infant and childhood development, instructional methodologies, curriculum, and home, school, and community engagement. This certificate program is designed for students interested in obtaining training in early childhood without obtaining state teacher licensure.

The Early Childhood Certificate is administered through the area of Education in the School of Education , Advising, Recruitment and Retention Office, Room 469 College of Professional Studies.

This certificate may also be taken at the graduate level .

Required, 14 credits

ECED 364 - Curriculum and Methods for Young Children Credits: 1-4 (Must take 4 credits).
ECED 366 - Curriculum and Methods for the Emergent Reader-Writer Credits: 2
ECED 460 - Home, School, Community Agencies Credits: 1-4 (Must take 4 credits).
HD 363 - Development of the Preschool Child Credits: 1-3 (Must take at least 1 credit).
HD 364 - Infant Development and Programming Credits: 1-3 (Must take at least 1 credit).
HD 365 - Guidance of Young Children Credits: 1-3 (Must take at least 2 credits).

Note

None of the above courses have prerequisite courses.