Preschool Specialization, College Credit Certificate
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements:
Academic Community: EDUC Education
Program Code: PSCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 19.0709
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0419070908
- Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: This program includes the coursework to earn the state-approved Florida Childcare Professional Credential (FCCPC-formerly CDAE) with completion of the four courses listed below.
- Cost Associated with earning the certificate: No exam fee; student must pay course tuition and fees.
- Where to earn the certification: Through specified courses below. Certificate can then be downloaded from the Florida Department of Children and Families website.
This certificate is part of the Early Childhood Education A.S. degree program.
- The certificate program consists of coursework in curriculum, environments and areas of child development associated with infants, toddlers and preschool children.
- Satisfactory completion of the four courses listed below will allow the student to earn the state-approved Florida Childcare Professional Credential (FCCPC-formerly CDAE).
Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
| 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 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.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses 1 | ||
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| EEC 1601 | Assessment in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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These courses meet the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) for the State of Florida.
Learning Outcomes: Preschool Specialization, College Credit Certificate
- 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