Ready to take your first steps? Launch your career as a child care provider or teacher with the Early Childhood Education certificate at ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ. This 12-credit program fulfills the requirements for qualification from the Massachusetts Office for Childcare Services/Department of Early Education and Care.

Early Childhood Education Certificate Overview

Whether you plan on becoming a day care provider or an educator, the Early Childhood Education certificate program from ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ will give you a solid foundation for growth. This 12-credit certificate program, combined with independent fieldwork, fulfills the requirements for qualification from the Massachusetts Office for Childcare Services/Department of Early Education and Care. 

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Courses

Below you will find a table of course numbers, course names and the credits required to earn a certificate in Early Childhood Education. 

Course Number  Course Name  Credit Required 
EDU 251 Child Growth and Development 3
EDU Electives Early Childhood Education Electives 9
  Total Credits  12

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Early Childhood Education Certificate Program Curriculum Overview

The Early Childhood Education certificate program at ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ is designed to provide students the perfect balance between practical and theoretical learning to prepare graduates for a career as a child care provider or for transfer to a baccalaureate program in education studies. 

Skills Acquired 

Through the course of study, students will be provided an opportunity to learn how to:

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