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Early Childhood Development Certificate

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Description

The Early Childhood Development certificate is designed to prepare students to offer learning experiences in early care and education settings that promote development and learning opportunities for young children.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

Use developmentally effective approaches
Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum

Graduation Credits Required: 18

Program Course Requirements

ECD 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood 3 credit(s)
ECD 102 - Growth and Development I 3 credit(s)
ECD 105 - Guidance-Classroom Management 3 credit(s)
ECD 107 - Exceptional Children 3 credit(s)
ECD 131 - Language Arts 3 credit(s)
ECD 203 - Growth and Development II 3 credit(s)

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