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 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
| 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 | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| or EED222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Early Childhood Teaching Internship | ||
| Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship | ||
| Early Childhood Preschool Internship | ||
| Total Credits | 18-19 | |