Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Basic Certificate in Early Childhood Education is a point of entry or a continuation of professional development in the field of Early Care and Education. The Basic ECE certificate includes competencies that will prepare a student to apply for the national CDA credential. Twelve credits earned apply to the ECE Advanced Certificate.
Credit Hours Required: 15
Note: A current Arizona fingerprint clearance card is required for students working in the Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center. A current card in Pediatric First Aid and Safety will be required for graduation. Thirty-five face-to-face observation hours are required for certificate completion.
This certificate is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
Program Requirements
ECE 200 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 230 - Language and Literacy Experiences Credits: 3
ECE 240 - Family and Community Partnerships Credits: 3
ECE 270 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3
ECE 280 - Observation and Assessment of the Young Child Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education - Basic Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
Build strong relationships with families through understanding, respect and valuing the characteristics of both the families and their communities.
Articulate historical perspectives, as well as current trends, in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Apply relationship-based proactive strategies to promote pro-social development of young children, aged birth through 8 years.
Identify strategies to plan and implement instructional practices to promote literacy in children birth- age eight.
Apply for a credential from the Council of Professional Recognition (applicable only to students applying for the national CDA credential).
Details
Hours
15
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Prescott; Online
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Early Childhood Education Basic Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC - North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$750.00
In-State Tuition
$1,620.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$5,655.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,370.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$6,405.00
