Early Childhood Education, Intermediate Technical Certificate
• 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 111 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 Credits |
| EARC 154 | Early Childhood Practicum I | 3 Credits |
| EARC 164 | Early Childhood Curriculum I | 2 Credits |
| Total: | 14 |
Spring Semester Freshman Year
| EARC 105 | Early Childhood Environments | 3 Credits |
| EARC 203 | Child Development | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 204 | Families, Communities, & Culture | 3 Credits |
| EARC 174 | Early Childhood Practicum II | 3 Credits |
| EARC 184 | Early Childhood Curriculum II | 2 Credits |
| MATH GE | Any Gen. Ed. Math Course | 3 Credits |
| Total: | 17 |
Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 31