Foundations of Early Childhood Education, Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion: CCL 5054
18-19 Credits
Program Contact
Joni Burris | 480-857-5526 | joni.burris@cgc.edu
Program Description
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.
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
| 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 | |
| CFS271 & CFS282 & ECH282 | Arranging the Environment and Inclusion of Young Children with Special Needs and Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups | 3 |
| or EED212 | Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment | |
| CFS/ECH284AA | Early Childhood Teaching Internship | 1 |
| or EED260 | Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship | |
| or EED261 | Early Childhood Preschool Internship | |
| EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EED222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18-19 | |