Early Childhood Care & Education Assistant -
Technical Certificate of Credit

The purpose of the Early Childhood Care and Education Assistant technical certificate of credit is to prepare graduates for entry level positions in a variety of educational settings. The inclusion of the degree level general education classes is designed for those entry level settings that require a higher degree of proficiency in written and oral communication and for a seamless admission in the Early Childhood Care and Education degree program.

Length of Program
A minimum of 57 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to
complete the program in 5-6 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate may find employment as a classroom assistant in public and private educational facilities and learning centers.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores.) Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric 5
PSY 191 Introductory Psychology 5
SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5
MAT 191 College Algebra 5
ECE 103 Human Growth and Development 5
ECE 105 Health Safety and Nutrition 5
ECE 113 Art for Children 3
ECE 114 Music and Movement 3
ECE 115 Language Arts and Literature 5
ECE 116 Math and Science 5
ECE 121 ECCE Practicum I 3
ECE 202 Social Issues and the Family 5
SCT 100 Intro to Microcomputers 3