Early Childhood Education Certificate

The Certificate in Early Childhood Education is 20 credits

A minimum grade of “C-” is required in all courses counting toward the certificate, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 is required to complete the certificate. [online only certificate]

Students may continue on to earn an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education by completing institutional general education requirements.

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