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Program Overview:
Students who complete this certificate program meet the educational requirements for the Gateways to Opportunity Level 2 Early Childhood Education Credential. All coursework completed in this certificate program applies toward the Early Childhood Education Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

Career Opportunities: Completion of this certificate prepares individuals for employment as Early Childhood Teacher Assistants in licensed early care and education settings. Graduates may also provide developmentally appropriate care in family childcare homes, in alignment with Gateways to Opportunity credential requirements.

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Course will be the survey of early childhood educational programs and principles to give historical and philosophical perspective to current issues and trends. Desirable qualities, skills, duties, and responsibilities of early childhood care providers are examined.

This course explores teaching techniques which foster optimum physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of young children. Methods of teaching preschool children are stressed although activities for infants and toddlers are discussed. All curricula will be covered, including literature, mathematics, all sciences, social studies, the arts, physical education, and computer activities.

A foundation course for early childhood and infant-toddler practitioners including an in-depth study of physical, social/emotional, cognitive, language, and aesthetic development; an examination of current research and major developmental theories. Students examine how children develop and learn and understand the mutual influences among different domains of development, including those related to special needs. Students explore the Gateway Human Growth and Development Benchmarks.

This course offers a comprehensive study of infant and toddler development (birth to 3 years), focusing on the seven ITC content areas. Students will examine the specific needs of infants and toddlers across various childcare settings. The course will cover curriculum development techniques for infants and toddlers (preparation, designing, and early interventions). The course addresses the unique challenges of teaching infants (birth to 12 months), older infants (12-24 months), and toddlers (24-36 months), including children with developmental and physical disabilities.

This course focuses on the diverse needs of the child within the context of family, school, and community. The course will examine the interplay of diverse culture, lifestyles, abilities, language and communication with the role of the early childhood environment and other community institutions. Students will gain an understanding of their professional role in supporting evidence-based practices that strengthen respectful, collaborative family/child partnerships through effective use of community and family resources.

This course provides an overview of the health, safety and nutritional needs of young children and early childhood practices to ensure the health and well-being of each child in a group setting. Content includes roles and responsibilities of adults in meeting children’s diverse needs, the promotion of healthy life style practices, understanding common childhood illnesses and injuries, meeting health, nutrition and safety standards, and planning nutritious meals that are appropriate for each child. Laws and standards governing early childhood facilities are examined.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.