Early Childhood Education

Certificate of Achievement

Salary: $24,180–$50,520 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Slightly faster than average growth

Good To Know: Variable work hours - full-time or part-time

WNC Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service

Total Requirements: 30 Units (Credits)

Course Requirements
Program Requirements		21 Units (Credits)
ECE 121	Parent Care Relations	1
ECE 122	Observation Skills	1
ECE 129	Environment For Infant & Toddler	1
ECE 204	Principles of Child Guidance	3
ECE 231	Preschool Practicum: Early Childhood Lab	3
ECE 250	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 251	Curriculum in Early Childhood Education	3
HDFS 201	Life Span Human Development	3
Choose 1-3 units from related courses in any of the following subject areas: Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies
		3
General Education Requirements		9 Units (Credits)
English/Communications Requirements Recommended: BUS 108; Must include a writing course		6
Mathematics Requirement Recommended: BUS 109		3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement can be found on the Certificate of Achievement page.

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Mission and Outcomes

Mission: The Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement will provide the academic knowledge and skills for employment in a variety of child care settings.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education certificate program, the student will be able to:

recognize and organize a physical environment that supports age appropriate development in young children.
plan and implement activities that meet the psychosocial, physical and cognitive needs of children in a child care setting.
develop strategies for maintaining a safe and healthy child care environment.

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