Early Childhood Certificate
Jefferson’s Early Childhood Certificate prepares students working in the field the opportunity to expand your knowledge of educating young children and skills for advancement in the early childhood field. You will gain practical skills for working with young children and their families in infant/toddler and preschool settings.
Courses
- ECD 101 — Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Development
- ECD 145 — School Age Child Care 1
- ECD 150 — Creative Arts for Young Children
- ECD 181 — Child Health and Safety
- ECD 190 — Observation and Assessment of Young Children’s Development
- ECD 201 — Lesson Planning, Environments and Resources (3 to 6 years)
- ECD 202 — Lesson Planning, Environments and Resources (Birth to 36 months)
- ECD 210 — Methods and Materials in Working with Exceptional Young Children
- ECD 240 — Field Work in Early Childhood Development (3-6 years)
- ECD 280 — Fieldwork in Early Childhood Development (Birth to 36 months)
- ENG 101 — Research and Composition
- ENG 114 — Early Childhood Literature
- PSY 220 — Child and Adolescent Development
- PSY 233 — Lifespan Development
- PSY 235 — Psychological Disorders & Mental Health