Early Childhood Preschool Credential Certificate

Program Description

The Early Childhood Preschool Credential Certificate is designed for individuals working with children ages three to eight. This might include family child care providers, child care teachers, nursery school teachers, certified providers, or anyone wishing to provide a quality environment and learning activities for children in this critical age group.

All the Early Childhood Preschool Credential Certificate classes are directly transferable into the Child Care Services technical diploma and/or Early Childhood Education associate of applied science degree if students wish to continue their education.

Approximate Costs

• $111.85 per credit (resident)
• $167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• Integrate strategies that support diversity and antibias perspective.
• Explore early childhood curriculum models.
• Provide a healthy, safe and nutritionally sound early childhood environment.
• Incorporate health, safety and nutrition concepts into the children's curriculum.
• Practice positive guidance strategies.
• Create a guidance philosophy.
• Analyze the development of children age three through age eight.
• Create developmentally appropriate language, literature and literacy activities.

Career Opportunities

• Child Care Teacher
• Exceptional Children's Aide
• Self-Employed Center Owner
• In-Home Provider/Nanny

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
• Health Requirements need to be met and a Criminal Background Check is required.