Dec 26, 2024

DRAFT 2025-2026 Academic Catalog

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DRAFT 2025-2026 Academic Catalog [NOT CURRENT CATALOGS]

Early Childhood Education Certificate

The Certificate in Early Childhood Education is 20 credits

Students must complete all courses with a “C-” (or better) to earn this certificate [online only certificate]

Early Childhood Education Required Courses: 18 credits

ECED 211 - Early Childhood Foundations Credits: 3
ECED 212 - Child Development: Conception through age 8 Credits: 3
ECED 214 - Positive Behavior Guidance and Management in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 216 - Play & Learning Environments in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 218 - Health and Wellness in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 221 - Assessment and Observation in Early Childhood Credits: 3

Practicum Course: 2 credits

ECED 209 - Cooperative Work Experience/Practicum Credits: 2

Total credits required for certificate: 20

Last EPCC update - November 2024

** November 2024 ECED 209 replaced ED 209, reducing practicum credits from 3 to 2