Early Childhood Director Certificate

The Early Childhood Director Certificate Program is designed to provide students with a curriculum path that aligns with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care’s (EEC) Certification requirements. In addition to coursework, some field experience, which can be completed at a work-site, will be required as part of the certificate program.

CORI/CHRI/SORI

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.

Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.

Requirements

Course Number	Title	Credits
ECE101	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECE104	Child Growth and Development	3
ECE111	Preschool Curriculum	3
ECE113	Learning Environments for Infants & Toddlers	3
ECE211	Child Care Administration	3
ECE271	Early Childhood Education Practicum I	4
EDU102	Introduction to Special Education	3
ENG101	English Composition I	3
ECE201	Language & Reading Development in Early Childhood	3
	OR
ECE203	Math/Science for Early Childhood Curriculum	3

Milestone Courses: ECE101, ECE104, ECE211, ECE271, EDU102

Schedule Tips: ECE271 offered FALL ONLY

Recommended Course Sequence: Early Childhood Director

Course Number	Title	Credits

Year 1

Course Number	Title	Credits

Fall

Course Number	Title	Credits
ECE104	Child Growth and Development	3
ECE113	Learning Environments for Infants & Toddlers	3

Spring

Course Number	Title	Credits
ECE101	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECE111	Preschool Curriculum	3

Summer

Course Number	Title	Credits
ENG101	English Composition I	3

Year 2

Course Number	Title	Credits

Fall

Course Number	Title	Credits
ECE201	Language & Reading Development in Early Childhood	3
	OR
ECE203	Math/Science for Early Childhood Curriculum	3
	AND
ECE271	Early Childhood Education Practicum I	4

Spring

Course Number	Title	Credits
ECE211	Child Care Administration	3
EDU102	Introduction to Special Education	3

Total Credit Hours: 28