Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis Early Childhood Education Certificate
Program Location: Aravaipa, Maricopa, San Tan, Signal Peak, and Superstition Mountain Campus.
Course Objective:
The Early Childhood Education Certificate prepares competent early childhood professionals for working with young children and families in early childhood settings. The certificate prepares students for entry level positions by providing opportunities to gain broad knowledge and practice application of skills.
Competencies to be achieved:
* Analyze, examine, and explain the multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations of the early childhood profession. (Analysis Level)
* Analyze and explain the principles of child development and learning including the special conditions that may affect the development of young children, birth through age eight. (Analysis Level)
* Identify and relate child observation and assessment tools and how they are used to guide developmentally appropriate decisions. (Analysis Level)
* Plan a learning environment for young children that is responsive to each child's physical health, intellectual, and emotional well-being, and nutritional and safety needs. (Synthesis Level)
* Design strategies and programs that promote developmentally and culturally appropriate practices and are inclusive of young children with diverse abilities. (Synthesis Level)
* Explain and justify the importance of establishing and maintaining positive, productive, reciprocal relationships with children families, and provide positive guidance. (Evaluation Level)
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition (In-State) 21 x $75 = $1,575
Tuition (Out of State) 21 x $150 = $3,150
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Different professors require different books. Prices may vary. Book list does not include general education books.
* Professionalism 12th Edition ISBN 978-0-1-3706470-0
* Developmentally Appropriate Practice 4th Edition ISBN 978-1938113956
* Power of Observation 2nd Edition ISBN 978-1-9-3302152-2
* Basics of Assessment 4th Edition ISBN 978-1-9-2889618-0
* Developmentally Appropriate Practice 4th Edition ISBN 978-1938113956
* OER ISBN 978-1938113956
* Anti-Bias education for Young Children 2nd Edition ISBN 978-1938113574
* Families and Educators Together: Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children ISBN 978-1-9-3811345-1
* Each and Every Child: Teaching Preschool with an Equity Lens ISBN 978-1-938113-61-1
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): None.
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Veronica Duran
Email: veronica.duran@centralaz.edu
Phone number: 520-494-5111
Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/ECECertmap%202024-2025.pdf
Additional information:
Background Clearances and TB Testing:
* The State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance (Fingerprint Identity Verified Print (IVP) card.
* Documentation of a negative Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test
Other requirements needed: None.
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://centralaz.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/refunds/
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: AAS Early Childhood Education
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): No
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission; https://hlcommission.org/ . The Early Childhood Education AAS Degree is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Education Higher Education Programs located at 1313 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005-4101. 202-232-8777: naeyc.org
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA. Not Tracked at this time. Not tracked.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
32
Hours
21
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, Arizona
Local WIB
2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal
Name of Credential
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant.
Refund Policy
See Synopsis.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
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?
Yes
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,000.00
In-State Tuition
$1,575.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$3,150.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,575.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$4,150.00
