Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education

This certificate program is the first step in a pathway for students interested in working in the field of early childhood education. Learn to establish or improve ECE learning environments, assess children's skills and behavior based on developmentally appropriate practices, and organize/implement classroom processes in an early learning setting. Students complete 12 credits, resulting in an Early Childhood Education Initial State Certificate. Students interested in continuing their education would move into one of five Specialization Certificates.