Early Childhood Education, Career Pathway certificate
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Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
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Career Pathway Certificate: Early Childhood Education | Less than 1 year |
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Course listing for the 2024-2025 catalog year.
Code | Title | Credits |
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ECE 120 | Introduction to Early Education and Family Studies | 3 |
ECE 121 | Observation and Guidance I | 3 |
ECE 122I | Environments and Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers | 4 |
ECE 123P | Environments and Curriculum for Preschool | 4 |
ECE 124 | Multicultural Practices: Exploring Our Views | 3 |
ECE 130A | Practicum Seminar 1 2 | 2 |
ECE 130B | Practicum Seminar 2 2 | 2 |
ECE 133 | Practicum 1 in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
or ECE 131A | Practicum for Experienced Teachers 1 | |
ECE 134 | Practicum 2 in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
or ECE 131B | Practicum for Experienced Teachers 2 | |
ECE 196 | Teaming and Communication in ECE Settings | 2 |
ECE 262 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
HE 112 | Standard First Aid and Emergency Care 1 | 1 |
HEC 201 | Family Partnerships in Education | 3 |
Total Credits | 36 |
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Students with a valid CPR card may receive non-traditional credit.
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Students must enroll in practicum seminar each term they take practicum.
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