College Credit Certificate - Early Childhood Development
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: EDUC
Program Code: CHDI
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 19.0709
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0419070904
This certificate is part of the A.S. Early Childhood Education degree.
The certificate program offers a planned sequence of courses leading to the Early Childhood Development Certificate. This certificate is for persons interested in becoming paraprofessionals in the school system working with infants and pre-kindergarten children with disabilities and their families. Additionally, this program of study will prepare staff in early care and education centers to provide a developmentally appropriate program for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
This program includes the coursework to earn the state approved Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC). If pursuing this credential, students should enroll in the following courses first:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum 1 | 3 |
| EEC 1601 | Assessment in Early Childhood Education 1 | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum 1 | 3 |
| EEC 2251 | Developing Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers 1 | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood 1 | 3 |
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Students completing this coursework must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to apply for this credential.
Visit the program page for more information.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum 1 | 3 |
| EEC 1523 | Overview of Child Care Center Management | 3 |
| EEC 1601 | Assessment in Early Childhood Education 1 | 3 |
| EEC 1701 | Child Growth and Development Birth-Eight | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum 1 | 3 |
| EEC 2217 | Introduction to Language and Emergent Literacy | 3 |
| EEC 2223 | Early Childhood Art, Music, and Movement | 3 |
| EEC 2226 | Math and Science for Young Children | 3 |
| EEC 2251 | Developing Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers 1 | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood 1 | 3 |
| EEC 2734 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
| EEX 2010 | Introduction to Exceptional Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
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These courses meet the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) for the State of Florida.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate how to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for children age birth to five
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate how to maintain a commitment to professionalism.
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Demonstrate how to advance physical and intellectual competence for children age birth to five
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate how to ensure a well-run, purposeful program that is responsive to needs of children age birth to five and their parents.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate how to establish positive and productive relationships with families of children age birth to five
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate the support of social and emotional development and provisions of positive guidance for children age birth to five
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively