Preschool Specialization, College Credit Certificate
Program Code: PSCC
Meta-Major: EDUC
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements:
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 19.0709
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0419070908
This certificate is part of the Early Childhood Education A.S. degree program.
This certificate program consists of coursework in curriculum, environments, and areas of child development associated with preschool aged children and infants and toddlers. Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
This program includes coursework to earn the state-approved Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC - formerly CDAE) with the completion of:
| 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