Early Childhood Development Certificate

Location(s): OTC Springfield Campus

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Certificate: 30 Hours

The Certificate of Achievement track is a short-term certificate designed to prepare individuals for support roles in the early childhood field. Individuals completing this track will gain entry-level competencies and an overall general understanding of child development. Credits earned can be applied towards the Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Development.

The degree program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 1401 H Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20005, 202.232.8777 https://www.naeyc.org/

Important to Note When Considering This Program: Students are required to participate in practicum experience assignments involving visitations to and/or work in an early childhood setting. Students must register with the Family Care Safety Registry and successfully pass the background screening prior to beginning any practicum experience requirement and need verification of a TB test and/or TB Risk Assessment signed by medical personnel.

Early Childhood Development Certificate Requirements

ECD-101 Foundations of Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECD-110 Early Childhood Growth and Development Credits: 3
ECD-135 Practicum I Credits: 3
ECD-145 Creativity and the Young Child Credits: 3
ECD-165 Family and Community in ECD Credits: 3
ECD-170 Health, Safety & Nutrition Credits: 3
ECD-185 Practicum II Credits: 3
ECD-201 Language and Literature in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECD-215 S.T.E.A.M. in ECD Credits: 3
ECD-230 Intro to Children Spec Needs Credits: 3