Foundations of Early Childhood Education
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Foundations of Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students with foundational knowledge regarding the growth and development of the young child. Topics include cognitive and physical development of the young child, language acquisition, curriculum development, health and safety guidelines, business procedures, and family/community relationship building. This CCL is embedded (can be used to fulfill part of the requirements) in a second available CCL, Early Childhood Education. Both CCLs are embedded (can be used to fulfill requirements) in the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education.
Details
Field of Interest
Education
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Foundations of Early Childhood Education (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5054
Total credits required
18-19
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
For some employment and field experiences (including internship courses), students will be required to have a current Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and a current TB test.
What You'll Learn
- Identify developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences that promote each child's growth and development in the following domains: Social-Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, and Language and Literacy. (CFS101AH, CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH284AA, ECH128, ECH281, EED200, EED205, EED210, EED260, EED261)
- Describe the components necessary for a safe, caring, inclusive, and healthy learning environment according to best practices and local, state, and national standards. (CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH271, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AA, ECH280, ECH282, EED212, EED215, EED222, EED260, EED261)
- Analyze children's learning and development through observation and documentation, using standards and best practices. (CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH284AA, EED200, EED205, EED260, EED261)
- Establish reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with families and communities. (CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH271, ECH280, CFS282, ECH282, EED212, EED215)
- Practice communication skills to advocate for children and their families. (EED200, EED222)
- Practice ethical and professional standards and behavior. (CFS/ECH284AA, EED200, EED260, EED261)
- Advocate for an ethical, equitable, diverse, and effective early childhood education profession. (EED200, EED222)
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous learning through education and research. (CFS/ECH271, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AA, ECH282, EED212, EED222, EED260, EED261)
- Collaborate with peers to problem-solve within early childhood education. (CFS/ECH284AA, EED222, EED260, EED261)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 18-19 | |
| CFS101AH | Art Activities for the Young Child (1) AND | |
| ECH281 | Movement/Music for the Young Child (1) OR | |
| ECH128 | Early Learning: Play and the Arts (3) OR | |
| EED210 | Creative and Cognitive Play (3) | 2-3 |
| CFS123 | Health and Nutrition In Early Childhood Settings (1) AND | |
| CFS125 | Safety in Early Childhood Settings (1) AND | |
| ECH280 | Food Experiences with Young Children (1) OR | |
| EED215 | Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness (3) | 3 |
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development (3) OR | |
| CFS235 | Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight (3) OR | |
| EED205 | The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight (3) | 3 |
| CFS/ECH271 | Arranging the Environment (1) AND | |
| CFS282 | Mainstreaming The Young Child with A Disability (1) AND | |
| ECH282 | Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups (1) OR | |
| EED212 | Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment (3) | 3 |
| CFS/ECH284AA | Early Childhood Teaching Internship (1) OR | |
| EED260 | Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship (1) OR | |
| EED261 | Early Childhood Preschool Internship (1) | 1 |
| EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EED222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | 3 |
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