Early Childhood Education Certificates
Allen's early childhood education prepare students for successful careers working with young children by providing foundational learning in education and development. An early childhood education certificate opens the doors to many exciting careers in childcare. Becoming a preschool teacher, a family childcare provider, a Head Start teacher, or a center director are all possibilities.
*Technical Certificate offered in Spanish & English
Certificate Options
Stand Alone Program (SAPP)
Early Childhood SAPP Certificate Courses: 12 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate
Early Childhood Education Tech Certificate Courses: 16-19 Credit Hours
*Offered in Spanish & English
Option 1 Required Courses: 16 Credit Hours
Option 2 Required Courses: 19 Credit Hours
Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | Notes |
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ECE 104 |
Creative Experiences for Young Children |
3 | Spring |
ECE 105 | Observing & Interacting with Young Children | 3 | Fall/Spring |
ECE 107 | Child Play and Games | 3 | Spring |
ECE 204 | Developing Language and Literacy in Young Children | 3 | Spring |
ECE 150 or 215A | Professional Portfolios in ECE or Practicum I | 1 | Fall/Spring |
ECE 206 | Professional Development and Leadership | 3 | Spring |
ECE 210 | Developing Math & Science in Young Children | 3 | Fall |
Certificate to Degree
A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education Program Courses: 60 Credit Hours
- Required Courses: 36 Credit Hours
- General Education Requirements: 15 Credit Hours
- Free Electives: 9 Credit Hours
Required Courses: 36 Credit Hours
Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | Notes |
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|
Early Childhood SAPP courses |
12 | |
ECE 201 |
Infant & Toddler Education & Care | 3 | Spring |
ECE 215A |
Practicum I in Early Childhood Education | 1 | Fall/Spring |
ECE 202 | Preschool Education and Care | 3 | Fall |
ECE 210 | Developing Math & Science in Young Children | 3 | Fall |
ECE 211 or 212 | Best Practices in Inclusion & Diversity OR Educating Children in Exceptionalities | 3 | Fall |
ECE 216 | Practicum II in ECE | 1 | Fall/Spring |
ECE 204 | Developing Language and Literacy in Early Childhood | 3 | Spring |
ECE 217 | Practicum III in ECE | 1 | Fall/Spring |
|
Math Bucket or Business Math |
3 | |
*CIS or GRD | 3 | Fall/Spring |
General Education Requirements: 15 Credit Hours
Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
BUS 261 or COL 101 |
Business Communications OR English Composition I |
3 | Fall/Spring/Summer |
Communication Bucket | 3 | ||
Arts & Humanities Bucket | 3 | ||
Social & Behavioral Bucket | 3 | ||
Institutionally Designated Bucket | 3 | *Personal Finance or Intro to Entrepreneurship Preferred |
Free Electives: 9 Credit Hours
TUITION & FACTS
Complete Program:
60 Credit Hours
Including fees
In-District Student
$8,520
$8,520
Out-of-District Student
$9,120
Out-of-State Student
$9,720
International Student
$10,320
*Housing, meals & insurance not included
Fall Semester
August
Spring Semester
January
Summer Semester
June
In-Person
Iola Campus
Online
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes for Early Childhood Education
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Create and facilitate healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging environments and opportunities in which each and every young child can explore, develop, and thrive, using theories of child development and growth.
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Demonstrate communication that values diversity and partnership.
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Identify the uses of observation tools and developmentally appropriate assessment methods to guide program planning.
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Evaluate activities and opportunities based on developmentally appropriate guidelines and early childhood learning standards to ensure enriching, appropriate, and challenging opportunities as well as to guide healthy social and emotional development for each and every child.
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Articulate ethical guidelines and standards of professional conduct.
General Education
Assessment of Student Learning
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Effective Written and Oral Communication
1.1 Compose written work that effectively conveys information.
1.2 Express ideas verbally to convey meaning in a variety of contexts.
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Mathematics and Analytical Reasoning
2.1 Demonstrate the use of numbers in multiple settings.
2.2 Interpret data to formulate conclusions.
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
3.1 Analyze and evaluate an issue to form a judgment.
3.2 Demonstrate a logical process to reach a conclusion.
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Social Context in the World
4.1 Evaluate the impact of culture and society on one’s daily life.
4.2 Analyze the diversity of culture and opinions in an ever-changing global community.
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Appreciation of Arts and Humanities
5.1 Identify and appraise the characteristics of artistic expression.
5.2 Identify and analyze the fundamental traits of human culture and beliefs.
Career Opportunities
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for prior learning is given for:
ECE215A - Practicum I in Early Childhood Education: 1 Cr is equivalent to CLASS observations scores meeting quality standards
Child Development Associate (CDA) in good standing is equivalent to:
ECE102 - Principles of Early Childhood Education: 3 Cr & ECE103 - Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition: 3 Cr - or -
Six hours of ECE Electives (if ECE102 & ECE103 have already been completed)