Early Childhood Education Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 21
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Notes
- This graduate endorsement is only for currently licensed elementary education teachers who already hold a master’s degree in education or an education-related field and are seeking an early childhood education (P-3) endorsement.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDEC 508 | Early Childhood Principles and Practices | 3 |
| EDEC 515 | Educational Professionals Working With Families Experiencing Adversity | 3 |
| EDEC 520 | Meeting Standards Through Play-Based Environments | 3 |
| EDEC 530 | Social and Emotional Development in Young Children | 3 |
| EDEC 540 | Neuroscience and Its Impact on Child Development | 3 |
| EDU 501 | Curriculum Design, Implementation, & Evaluation | 3 |
| EDEC 595 | Early Childhood Fieldwork/Practicum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C