Early Childhood Education Certificate*

TECA 1354 Child Growth & Development 3

CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources 4

CDEC 1419 Child Guidance 4

CDEC 1459 Children with Special Needs 4

TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child 3

CDEC 1383 Practicum-Child Growth & Development or

Approved Elective 3

Elective** 3

Elective** 3

Select 16 credits from the following list:

CDEC 1421 Infant & Toddler 4

CDEC 2441 The School Age Child 4

CDEC 1456 Emergent Literacy 4

CDEC 1292 Special Topics in Child Growth, Care and Dev 2

CDEC 1394 Special Topics in Child Dev. & Guidance 3

CDEC 2307 Math and Science for Childhood Education 3

CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Childhood Education 3

CDEC 1393 Special Topics in Family Living & Parenthood 3

CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I 3

CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II 3

TECA 1311 Educating Young Children 3

TECA 1303 The Family and Community 3

Total Semester Hours...................42

*This program is designed for students who plan to enter into employment upon completion. However, if a student plans to transfer to a four-year college or university, he or she should contact the Guidance Center to determine the transferability of specific courses included in this program curriculum.

**Approved electives: ACNT 1303, BMGT 2309, POFT 1127, COSC 1301, POFT 1302.