Early Childhood Education, Certificate - Early Childhood Preschool (High School Career and College Promise (CCP))

C55860HS Total credit hours: 16

The Early Childhood Preschool curriculum prepares individuals to work with preschool aged children in diverse learning environments.

Student may be required to have a current background check, TB test, and physical to complete course observation requirements. If required these will be the student’s responsibility. Any student who continues to the associate degree or who chooses to work in a childcare facility will be required to have all of the above.

Technical Standards

In addition to DCCC requirements and course objectives, there are professional standards that encompass communication, motor skills, sensory and cognitive ability and professional conduct that are essential for the competent study and practice of this program. Early Childhood Education Technical Standards (PDF)

High School Junior Year (Fall)

EDU-119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 4.00

High School Junior Year (Spring)

EDU-131 Child, Family, and Community Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-153 Health, Safety and Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.00

High School Senior Year (Fall)

EDU-145 Child Development II (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-146 Child Guidance Credit Hours: 3.00