Early Childhood Education

Certificate

The Early Childhood Education Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in childcare and satisfies the 120 clock hours of professional early childhood education required for CDA® credentialing awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition. These courses may also be applied toward either an Associate of Arts Degree or an Associate of Applied Science Degree at Northeast Community College

To earn a CDA® in Infant and Toddler (Birth-36 months), Preschool (3-5 years), or Family Child Care candidates must also obtain 480 hours of experience working with young children and prepare a CDA® professional portfolio. See https://www.cdacouncil.org/ for additional information about CDA® credential requirements.

You can earn a certificate in early childhood education.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.

You will need to successfully complete a minimum of 17.5 Credit Hours.

Courses

Recommended Core Courses

Core		11.5 Credit Hours
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
ECED 1110	Infant and Toddler Development	3
ECED 1120	Preschool Child Development	2
ECED 1150	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECED 1260	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	3
HLTH 1730	Pediatric Basic Life Support and First Aid	0.5

Core Option Courses

Early Childhood Education select one		3 Credit Hours
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
ECED 2070	Family and Community Relationships	3
EDUC 2250	Children's Literature	3

Written Communication select one		3 Credit Hours
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
BSAD 2050	Business Communications	3
ENGL 1050	Workplace Communication	3