Early Childhood Education Certificate Online Courses

Curriculum Details

5 courses
15 credits
8 weeks course duration

The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education can be completed in as few as 12 months of full-time study. You’ll complete five fully online courses in an asynchronous format, meaning you can study at times that work best for you.

Each course lasts eight weeks – a duration that suits working professionals. Study alongside education majors in courses that feature a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio, on average.

Note: The Early Childhood Education Certificate is a non-licensure program.

Required Courses

Credits

ECE 522 Play: Theoretical Foundations and Applications* Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of the various theoretical foundations of play and their application to young children’s development and learning. Students examine the role of the teacher in children’s play, analyze play environments, and review the issues and research affecting children and curricula.

ECE 526 Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education* Credit Hours: 3

Along with the presentation of curriculum and instruction theory, this course will explore the development and implementation of early childhood curriculum and instruction. The link between assessment and program evaluation will be made.

ECE 527 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education* Credit Hours: 3

The various methods of child study, observation, portfolio development, and other assessment strategies are studied as a way to assess children’s growth and the development of knowledge and skills. In addition, current classroom practices and learning environments are explored to identify changes that benefit children, their families, and communication between program and home.

ECE 540 Culturally Responsive Practices in Diverse Early Childhood Settings* Credit Hours: 3

A study of anti-bias curriculum, reflective education practices that build on cultural awareness, ethical decision-making using the NAEYC Code of Ethics, building partnerships with diverse families, and advocating for equitable learning experiences for young children. Effective leadership skills and professional communication is examined.

ECE 544 Language Development and Emergent Literacy* Credit Hours: 3

Current research is studied in regard to emergent literacy and language development in children with implications for the classroom teacher. Whole language strategies are explored for children from birth through age seven.

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