Early Childhood Education, Intermediate Technical Certificate

Program Outcomes:

• Understand developmentally appropriate theories, models and practices for young children and families.

• Apply early childhood concepts and knowledge to planning environments, curriculum, family interactions and program management.

• Demonstrate ability to respond to the holistic needs of diverse children and families in a variety of settings.

• Interact professionally and ethically with diverse children, families and coworkers.

• Utilize professional and community resources to promote developmentally appropriate care and education of children and families.

Major Code: 4680T

Gainful Employment data for this program may be found on the department web page: https://www.csi.edu/ge/EarlyChildhood

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

EARC 109	Foundations of Early Childhood Education	3 Credits
EARC 207	Infant & Toddler Care & Education	3 Credits
EARC 111	Health, Safety and Nutrition	3 Credits
ENGL 101	Writing and Rhetoric I	3 Credits
MATH GE	Any Gen. Ed. Math Course	3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:		15

Spring Semester Freshman Year

EARC 105	Early Childhood Environments	3 Credits
EARC 203	Child Development	3 Credits
EARC 209	Inclusive Practices for Infants & Toddlers*	3 Credits
EDUC 204	Families Communities & Culture	3 Credits
EARC 222	Introduction to Teaching Children’s Literature	3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:		15

 

Total Credit Hours: 30