Early Childhood Development Certificate Requirements

5503/19306

I. English (6 Credits Required)

ENG 101 English Composition I (3 cr)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3 cr)

II. Social Science (Not Required For This Certificate)

III. Mathematics (Not Required For This Certificate)

Although there is no specific mathematics requirement for this certificate, students must take the mathematics assessment. In order to graduate, they must be assessed at MAT 101 (or higher) or receive a passing grade in the required pre-MAT 101 course.

IV. Science (3 Credits Required)

CHM 111 Human Nutrition Science (3 cr) (or alternative science course, by advisement.)

V. Humanities (3 Credits Required)

Select one from following four courses

SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr)
SPE 201 Small Group Communication
SPE 206 Voice and Diction
SPE 212 Speech for the Classroom Teacher

VI. Arts and Sciences (Not Required For This Certificate)

VII. Unrestricted Electives (Not Required For This Certificate)

VIII. Concentration (20 Credits Required)

Core Requirements - Check prerequisite requirements for all courses:

PSY/EDC 145 Introduction to Early Childhood (3 cr)
PSY/EDC 147 Learning Experiences for Young Children (3 cr)
PSY/EDC 148 Creative Arts for Young Children (3 cr)
PSY/EDC 150 Applied Early Childhood Development I p (3 cr)
PSY/EDC 151 Applied Early Childhood Development II p (4 cr)
REC 205 First Aid and Community CPR (1 cr)

Elective Requirements (3 Credits Required)

Select one of the following three courses:

EDU 146 The Exceptional Child
PSY/EDC 149 Infant/Toddler Development
PSY 212 Psychology of Childhood

IX. Physical Education (Not Required For This Certificate)

Total: 32 credits

p = Course prerequisite required.