Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate
Program of Study

Here is the suggested program of study for students in the certificate program for the Early Childhood Educatioin curriculum.

What the Colors Mean...

We have color-coded our classes so you can easily learn required courses and electives.

  • Courses in orange are GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
  • Courses in salmon are MAJOR COURSES
  • Courses in light blue are OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
  • Courses in green are EARLY CHILDHOOD ELECTIVE COURSES
Fall
Course Name
Class
Lab
Clin.
Credit
Hrs./Wk.
EDU 119A Introduction to Early Childhood Education
2
0
0
2
2
EDU 144 Child Development I
3
0
0
3
3
5
5
Spring
Course Name
Class
Lab
Clin.
Credit
Hrs./Wk.
EDU 119B Introduction to Early Childhood Education
2
0
0
2
2
2
2
Summer
Course Name
Class
Lab
Clin.
Credit
Hrs./Wk.
EDU 131 Children, Family, and Community
3
0
0
3
3
3
3
Fall
Course Name
Class
Lab
Clin.
Credit
Hrs./Wk.
EDU 146 Child Guidance
3
0
0
3
3
3
3
Spring
Course Name
Class
Lab
Clin.
Credit
Hrs./Wk.
EDU 151 Creative Activities
3
0
0
3
3
EDU 151A Creative Activities Lab 0 2 0 1 2
4
5
Total Program Hours
17
18


Developmental Requirements