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Early Childhood Studies CertificateCert (CEEC)

ACC's Early Childhood Studies certificate program is designed to fill the rapidly growing need for trained professionals in licensed childcare settings. Childcare providers are increasingly demanding formal training prior to employment, or for continued employment. Students completing this program will be prepared to enter the workplace in a variety of childcare settings, or seek advancement if already employed. Students wishing to continue their education may enroll in the Liberal Arts-Humanities/Social Science program and utilize most credits earned in this certificate. Recommended high school preparation: High school average of C or above.

Students must demonstrate competence in basic literacy, which may include testing or other forms of evaluation.

Cr. Course TitleCourse Code
1-4 Freshman ExperienceHrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Writing IEng 101; Eng 100A & Eng 100B
3-4 Science CourseBio 103 or Sci 161 recommended
3 Children's LiteratureEng 249
3 First Aid & SafetyHed 104
3 General PsychologyPsy 101
3 Child Psychology (Prereq Req)Psy 202
3 Principles of SociologySoc 101
3 Introduction to Early Childhood Learning (Fall Only)Ecs 105
3 Curriculum Development and Methods (Spring Only)Ecs 130
3 Field Experience (Prereq Req) (Spring Only)Ecs 205

31 minimum credits required for graduation
Recommended First Year
First Semester
1-4 Hrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Eng 101; Eng 100A & Eng 100B
3 Ecs 105
3 Psy 101
3 Hed 104
3-4  Science Requirement*
Second Semester
3 Eng 249
3 Ecs 130
3 Soc 101
3 Psy 202
3 Ecs 205

*BIO 103 or SCI 161 recommended