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Early Childhood Education
Certificates
The group of three certificates prepares students for infant/toddler group leader, preschool Group Leader, and/or directorqualified positions in early childhood care and education programs.

Infant/Toddler Group Leader Certificate Requirements
Requirements:16 credits required
Complete the following courses
ECE 101	3	Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECE 103	3	Guidance Strategies for Children
ECE 111	3	Infant & Toddler Theory & Practice
ECE 112	3	Infant & Toddler Lab
ECE 238	4	Child Growth & Development

Preschool Group Leader Certificate Requirements
Requirements: 16 credits required
Complete the following courses:
ECE 101	3	Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECE 102	3	Early Childhood Lab Techniques
ECE 103	3	Guidance Strategies for Children
ECE 220	3	Curriculum Development: Methods & Techniques
ECE 238	4	Child Growth & Development

Early Childhood Education Director Certificate Requirements
Requirements: 25 credits required
Complete the following courses:
ECE 101	3	Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECE 102	3	Early Childhood Lab Techniques
ECE 103	3	Guidance Strategies for Children
ECE 205	3	Nutrition Health & Safety
ECE 220	3	Curriculum Development: Methods & Techniques
ECE 238	4	Child Growth & Development
ECE 240	3	Administration of Early Childhood Care & Education Programs (Capstone)
ECE 241	3	Human Relations for Early Childhood Professionals