Early Childhood Development

The Early Childhood Education Certificate prepares those who work with young children and their families in a variety of childcare provider settings/agencies. The program is based upon criteria developed by the National Association for the Education of Young children (NAEYC). The program provides the student with training to obtain the competencies required to successfully complete the national Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing process.

Requirements

*ECED 1010 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 2
*ECED 2010 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments Credits: 3
*ECED 2015 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: 3
*ECED 2040 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement Credits: 3
*ECED 2060 - Development of Exceptional Children Credits: 3
*ECED 2080 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Credits: 3
*ECED 2085 - Math and Science in Early Childhood Credits: 3
*ECED 2130 - Initial Practicum Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 23

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Mitzi Neeley, Coordinator
Early Childhood Education
Telephone: 423.354.2550
mineeley@NortheastState.edu

Dr. Xiaoping Wang
Dean, Behavioral and Social Sciences Division
Telephone: 423.354.2552
xpwang@NortheastState.edu

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Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 23

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