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 for all courses within 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 vaccination.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child Development | ||
| Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight | ||
| The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight | ||
| EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Select one of the following options: | 3 | |
| Option One | ||
| Guidance, Management and the Environment | ||
| Option Two | ||
| Arranging the Environment | ||
| Mainstreaming The Young Child With a Disability | ||
| Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 3 | |
| Option One | ||
| Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings | ||
| Safety In Early Childhood Settings | ||
| Food Experiences with Young Children | ||
| Option Two | ||
| Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitness | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 2-3 | |
| Option One | ||
| Art Activities for the Young Child | ||
| Movement/Music for the Young Child | ||
| Option Two | ||
| Early Learning: Play and the Arts | ||
| Option Three | ||
| Creative and Cognitive Play | ||
| EED222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | 3 |
| or EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | |
| Select one of the following options: | 3-4 | |
| Option One | ||
| Early Learning: Curriculum And Instruction - Birth/Preschool | ||
| Option Two | ||
| Science for The Young Child | ||
| Math for the Young Child | ||
| Literacy Development and the Young Child | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum Development | ||
| EED225 | Language and Literacy in the Context of Culture and Relationships | 3 |
| Select one of the following options: | 2-3 | |
| Option One | ||
| Learning Made Visible Through Documentation | ||
| Observing Young Children | ||
| Option Two | ||
| Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth to Age 8 | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 2-3 | |
| Option One | ||
| Portfolio Development and Writing for the Profession | ||
| Option Two | ||
| Child Care Seminar | ||
| Professional Development in Early Childhood Education | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 2-3 | |
| Option One | ||
| Early Childhood Teaching Internship | ||
| Option Two | ||
| Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship | ||
| Early Childhood Preschool Internship | ||
| Early Childhood Teaching Internship | ||
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Students must select two to seven credits from the following courses to meet a minimum of 36 credits for the certificate. Cannot be shared with Required Courses area. | 2-7 | |
| 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 | |