Early Childhood Education, Intermediate Technical Certificate
Program Outcomes:
• Understand developmentally appropriate theories, models and practices for young children and families.
• Apply early childhood concepts and knowledge to planning environments, curriculum, family interactions and program management.
• Demonstrate ability to respond to the holistic needs of diverse children and families in a variety of settings.
• Interact professionally and ethically with diverse children, families and coworkers.
• Utilize professional and community resources to promote developmentally appropriate care and education of children and families.
Major Code: 4680T
**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor
Fall Semester Freshman Year
EARC 109 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 Credits |
EARC 207 | Infant & Toddler Care & Education | 3 Credits |
EARC 111 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 Credits |
ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 Credits |
MATH GE | Any Gen. Ed. Math Course | 3 Credits |
Total: | 15 |
Spring Semester Freshman Year
EARC 105 | Early Childhood Environments | 3 Credits |
EARC 203 | Child Development | 3 Credits |
EARC 209 | Inclusive Practices for Infants & Toddlers* | 3 Credits |
EDUC 204 | Families Communities & Culture | 3 Credits |
EARC 222 | Introduction to Teaching Children’s Literature | 3 Credits |
Total: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 30