2009-2010 Catalog
Early Childhood Certificates
The Early Childhood Education Program is designed to prepare people to work with young children in a variety of settings. The Group Leader and Director Certificates are designed to meet the educational requirements established by the Colorado Department of Human Services. People who wish to work in licensed early childhood care and education programs may complete the certificate sequence of courses for group leaders and/or directors and may go on to earn an A.G.S. degree. Please note that the Colorado Department of Human Services requires experience with young children in early childhood programs. Arapahoe Community College does have articulation agreements for both early childhood and elementary education teacher preparation. As the requirements in this field are changing, please refer to the ACC Web site for updates. Contact Linda Forrest for specific information, 303.797.5784.
Students must take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test before enrolling in ECE/EDU courses. ACCUPLACER scores of 80 in reading and 95 in writing are strongly recommended.
| Early Childhood Group Leader Certificate | ||
| Major Courses | ||
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| ECE 102 | Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques | 3 credits |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Children | 3 credits |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Methods and Techniques | 3 credits |
| PSY 238 | Child Development | 3 credits |
| Total | 15 credit hours | |
| Early Childhood Director Certificate | ||
| Major Courses | (15 credit hours) | |
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| ECE 102 | Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques | 3 credits |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Children | 3 credits |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Methods and Techniques | 3 credits |
| PSY 238 | Child Development | 3 credits |
| Administrative Courses | (9 credit hours) | |
| ECE 205 | Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 credits |
| ECE 240 | Administration of Early Childhood | 3 credits |
| ECE 241 | Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| Select 6 credit hours from the following: | ||
| ECE 111, 112, 125, 126, 127, 175, 178, 179, 185, 187, 225, 226, 228, 260, 275; EDU 221, 233, 234, 242, 261; LIT 255; PSY 101, 102, 247; SOC 101, 102, 205; ASL 121, 122 | ||
| Total | 30 Credit Hours | |