Early Childhood Education State Short Certificate: General

Interested in a rewarding career that makes a difference? Great teachers work with families and communities, educating, guiding, and inspiring all of our children to their full potential! This certificate helps you start your carreer in Early Childhood Education; this course helps you to work with children in an early learning setting.

Visit the Education Department Website

Program Requirements

ECED& 120 - Early Childhood Practicum requires clearance using the Portable Background Check required by the Division of Children Youth and Families and managed by Merit.

Program Core Courses

Total Program Credits: 20

Program Outcomes

Build foundation for explaining how children develop in all domains, conception through early adolescence.
Examine principles and theories promoting social competence in young children.

This certificate also includes learning outcomes (coursework) required for the State Early Childhood Initial certificate.

Program Notes

Not all classes are offered every quarter. Talk to a faculty adviser.
You have to earn a grade of 2.0 in each required class to apply it to a certificate or degree
Education coursework older than 5 years may not apply. General education credits will be accepted regardless of age.

Internal Coding

Last Updated	June 2025
Description	St Short ECE General C20
Academic Plan	ECEGEC20
CIP Code	13.121