Early Childhood Education-Certificate
The Early Childhood Teaching Assistant Certificate Program provides training for individuals working in early child- hood education settings. Upon initial enrollment in the program students must complete an "Application to Participate" form .
Students completing observation hours may be required to complete state and federal criminal background checks, depending upon where they are doing their observations.
NOTE: Entry into the program is determined through the evaluation of personal qualifications and verification that the student meets the requirements to work in the field.
Required Courses
First Semester
| EDUC 103 | Intro. Early Childhood Educat | 3 |
| EDUC 260 | Health/Nutrition Young Childr | 2 |
| Education Elective | |
| PSYC 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| Education Elective | |
| PSYC 101 | Child Development | 3 |
| ENGL 121 | Communication Skills | 3 |
| HLTH 102 | First Aid and Personal Safety | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Education Electives
Total Credit Hours: 31