Preschool Education Certificate

Those interested in working with preschool age children (3 to 6 years) will receive specialized training specifically focused on best practices for supporting preschoolers and their families. Current early childhood educators without a degree may be interested in completing this certificate. The certificate will prepare students (e.g., test preparation, training hours) for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition.

Required Courses: 12

ECED 112 - Childhood Development Birth–Age 5 Credits: 3
or
ECSP 112 - Growth and Development: Typical and Atypical Credits: 3
or
EDEX 114 - Atypical Development in Infants, Children, and Adolescents Credits: 3
or
- Credits:
and
HDFS 310 - Child Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
or
ECSP 340 - Introduction to Classroom and Behavior Management Credits: 3
and
HDFS 321 - Preschool Education: Play and Developmentally Appropriate Practices Credits: 3
and
HDFS 322 - Early Care and Education Credits: 3
or
HDFS 315 - Introduction to Early Intervention Credits: 3
or
EDEX 415 - Preschool Education for Children with Disabilities Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 6

ECED 200 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
and/or
any course with the CDFR prefix Credits: 3-6

Preschool Education Certificate

Required Courses: 12

Elective Courses: 6

Total Certificate Requirements: 18