Early Childhood Education (Statewide) Certificate Curriculum Map

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The Early Childhood Education (ECE) State Credential is the benchmark for Level 2 Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals. The 52-credit “stackable certificate” requires Math, English, and Oral Communications as a foundation of the next step - an Early Childhood Education, AAS Degree.

Sample Schedule

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student. Please speak with an advisor for a customized academic plan to meet your needs. An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.

Quarter 1 (12 credits)

ECED& 105 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 5
ECED& 107 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 5
ECED& 120 - ECE Practicum 1-Nurturing Relationships Credits: 2

Quarter 2 (13 credits)

EDUC& 115 - Child Development Credits: 5
EDUC& 130 - Guiding Behavior Credits: 3
EDUC& 150 - Child, Family and Community Relationship Credits: 3
ECED& 170 - Learning Environments Credits: 3

Quarter 3 (13 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
ECED& 160 - Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education Credits: 5
ECED& 180 - Language and Literacy Development Credits: 3

Quarter 4 (13 credits)

ECED& 190 - Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
BTAC 110 - Business Math Applications Credits: 5 or College Level Math, recommeneded: MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: 5 , MATH& 171 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I Credits: 5 , or MATH& 172 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II Credits: 5

Choose one of the following:

CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication Credits: 5
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication Credits: 5
CMST& 240 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 5