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

Gainful Employment data for this program may be found on the department web page: https://www.csi.edu/ge/EarlyChildhood

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

EARC 109Foundations of Early Childhood Education

3 Credits

EARC 207Infant & Toddler Care & Education

3 Credits

EARC 111Health, Safety and Nutrition

3 Credits

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester Freshman Year

EARC 105Early Childhood Environments

3 Credits

EARC 203Child Development

3 Credits

EARC 209Inclusive Practices for Infants & Toddlers*

3 Credits

EDUC 204Families Communities & Culture

3 Credits

EARC 222Introduction to Teaching Children’s Literature

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15


 

Total Credit Hours: 30