Early Childhood Education, Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion: CCL 5056
36 Credits
Program Contact
Joni Burris | 480-857-5526 | joni.burris@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare students for employment as early childhood teachers in a variety of educational programs. Students learn effective teaching skills as they apply developmentally appropriate early childhood educational theory in the classroom setting. Courses have been selected with a focus on developing an educational career ladder. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education is also available and includes additional early childhood electives and general education classes to broaden the student`s base of knowledge.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses in the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
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.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CFS101AH & ECH281 | Art Activities for the Young Child and Movement/Music for the Young Child | 2-3 |
| or ECH128 | Early Learning: Play and the Arts | |
| or EED210 | Creative and Cognitive Play | |
| CFS123 & CFS125 & ECH280 | Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings and Safety In Early Childhood Settings and Food Experiences with Young Children | 3 |
| or EED215 | Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness | |
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| or CFS235 | Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight | |
| or EED205 | The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight | |
| Select one of the following options: | 2-3 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Child Care Seminar | ||
| Professional Development in Early Childhood Education | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Portfolio Development and Writing for the Profession | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 3 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Arranging the Environment | ||
| Inclusion of Young Children with Special Needs | ||
| Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 2-3 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Teaching Internship | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship and Early Childhood Preschool Internship | ||
or CFS284AA | Early Childhood Teaching Internship | |
| ECH140 & ECH270 | Learning Made Visible Through Documentation and Observing Young Children | 2-3 |
| or EED280 | Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth to Age 8 | |
| Select one of the following options: | 3-4 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Math for the Young Child | ||
| Literacy Development and the Young Child | ||
| Science for the Young Child | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum Development | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Early Learning Curriculum and Instruction - Birth to Age Eight | ||
| EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EED222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | 3 |
| EED225 | Language and Literacy in the Context of Culture and Relationships | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1-3 |
| or FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Students must select nine (9) to twelve (12) credits from the following to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Students are encouraged to consult with a faculty advisor or student services analyst to identify the requirements for their desired academic and professional goals: | 9-12 | |
| CFS+++ | Any CFS Child/Family Studies course(s) | |
| ECH+++ | Any ECH Early Childhood Education course(s) | |
| EDU+++ | Any EDU Education course(s) | |
| EED+++ | Any EED Early Education course(s) | |
| FCS+++ | Any FCS Family and Consumer Science course(s) | |
| ITD+++ | Any ITD Infant/Toddler Development course(s) | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |