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The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Foundations of Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students with foundational knowledge regarding the growth and development of the young child. Topics include cognitive and physical development of the young child, language acquisition, curriculum development, health and safety guidelines, business procedures, and family/community relationship building. This CCL is embedded (can be used to fulfill part of the requirements) in a second available CCL, Early Childhood Education. Both CCLs are embedded (can be used to fulfill requirements) in the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Education
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Foundations of Early Childhood Education (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5054
- Total Credits Required
- 18-19
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
For some employment and field experiences (including internship courses), students will be required to have a current Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and a current TB test.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Identify developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences that promote each child's growth and development in the following domains: Social-Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, and Language and Literacy.
- Describe the components necessary for a safe, caring, inclusive, and healthy learning environment according to best practices and local, state, and national standards.
- Analyze children's learning and development through observation and documentation, using standards and best practices.
- Establish reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with families and communities.
- Practice communication skills to advocate for children and their families.
- Practice ethical and professional standards and behavior.
- Advocate for an ethical, equitable, diverse, and effective early childhood education profession.
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous learning through education and research.
- Collaborate with peers to problem-solve within early childhood education.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Preschool Teachers
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Special Education Teaching Assistants
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Teaching Assistants
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- Teaching Assistants, All Other
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CFS / ECH176or CFS235 or EED205 |
Child DevelopmentorDeveloping Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age EightorThe Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight | Critical courseGateway course | SB | 3 | |
(CFS123 and CFS125 and ECH280)or EED215 |
(Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settingsand在儿童早期环境安全andFood Experiences With Young Children)or早期的学习:Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitness | 3 | |||
(CFS/ECH271 and CFS282 and ECH282)or EED212 |
(Arranging the EnvironmentandMainstreaming The Young Child With a DisabilityandDiscipline/Guidance Of Child Groups)orGuidance, Management and the Environment | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
EDU222or EED222 |
介绍了超重的ptional Learneror介绍了超重的ptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | C, SB | 3 | ||
(CFS101AH and ECH281)or ECH128or EED210 |
(Art Activities for the Young ChildandMovement/Music for the Young Child)or早期的学习:Play and the ArtsorCreative and Cognitive Play | 2–3 | |||
EED260or EED261or CFS/ECH284AA |
Early Childhood Infant/Toddler InternshiporEarly Childhood Preschool InternshiporEarly Childhood Teaching Internship | 1 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CFS / ECH176or CFS235 or EED205 |
Child DevelopmentorDeveloping Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age EightorThe Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight | Critical courseGateway course | SB | 3 | |
(CFS123 and CFS125 and ECH280)or EED215 |
(Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settingsand在儿童早期环境安全andFood Experiences With Young Children)or早期的学习:Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitness | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
(CFS/ECH271 and CFS282 and ECH282)or EED212 |
(Arranging the EnvironmentandMainstreaming The Young Child With a DisabilityandDiscipline/Guidance Of Child Groups)orGuidance, Management and the Environment | 3 | |||
EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | Gateway course | SB | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDU222or EED222 |
介绍了超重的ptional Learneror介绍了超重的ptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | C, SB | 3 | ||
(CFS101AH and ECH281)or ECH128or EED210 |
(Art Activities for the Young ChildandMovement/Music for the Young Child)or早期的学习:Play and the ArtsorCreative and Cognitive Play | 2–3 | |||
EED260or EED261or CFS/ECH284AA |
Early Childhood Infant/Toddler InternshiporEarly Childhood Preschool InternshiporEarly Childhood Teaching Internship | 1 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C= Cultural Diversity in the US
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=175642).