Early Childhood Professions Certificate Requirements: ACC Catalog: Arapahoe Community College

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Early Childhood Education
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2008-09 Catalog

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.

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.

Early Childhood Group Leader
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 Development, 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 EC Lab Techniques	3 credits
ECE 103	Guidance Strategies for Children	3 credits
ECE 220	Curriculum Development 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 Care and Education Programs	3 credits
ECE 241	Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Professions	3 credits
AND
Select six (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

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