Early Childhood Education, Certificate

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Program Code: EDU.CERT.ECC

This program prepares students to care for and provide instruction to preschool children as a senior staff member or lead teacher, or to continue their studies in the associate of applied science degree program. Together, EDU 102 and EDU 103 meet the 90 hours of approved training for senior staff members required by the child care administration of the Maryland State Department of Education.

Certificate Requirements

EDU 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood (3 Credits)
EDU 102 - Child Development (3 Credits)
EDU 103 - Preschool Child Care (3 Credits) *
EDU 151 - Infant and Toddler Care (3 Credits) *
EDU 152 - School-Age Group Child Care (3 Credits) *
EDU 153 - Child Health, Safety and Nutrition (3 Credits) *
EDU 252 - Family and Community Relations (3 Credits) *
Elective - Communication Elective (COM 101 , COM 200 or COM 201 ) (3 Credits)

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* This course has a prerequisite.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

Identify and apply the theories of early childhood growth and development to create developmentally-appropriate learning experiences and environments;
Design, implement and assess early childhood education curriculum and programming, including accommodations for special needs children;
Identify, establish and maintain health, safety and nutrition practices in an early childhood learning facility;
Develop and sustain family and community relationships that support an early childhood educational environment; and
Apply ethical and professional standards of the early childhood profession through critical reflection and informed practice.