Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education is designed for licensed preschool or elementary teachers seeking to add an endorsement in early education. Whether your interest is in improving as a professional or advancing in your profession, our mission is to empower you with advanced knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will enable you to explore your interest in early childhood learners and learning.
Course Information
Required Courses (18 credit hours)
- CI 632- Early Childhood Education Programs
- CI 633- Adult Involvement in Early Education
- CI 634- Language & Cognition in Early Education
- ECE 535- Administration of Early Childhood Programs
- EDF 513- Human Growth Development Birth-8 Years
- CI 630- Practicum in Early Childhood Education
Elective Courses (3 credit hours)
- Select one of the following:
- CIEC 534- Applications Software in the Classroom Curriculum Area
- CIEC 600- Instructional Design & Technology
- CIEC 635- Using Internet in the Classroom
Total Credit Hours: 21
Program Information