Early Childhood Education State Short Certificate: Home Visitor & Family Engagement

Gain the foundational skills to support families and children in home-based settings. This 20-credit certificate combines core child development knowledge with an introduction to home visiting and family engagement strategies. You will learn the basics of building trusting relationships with parents, supporting positive parent-child interactions, and conducting safe home visits. This certificate meets state licensing requirements for a variety of positions and stacks directly into the AAS degree.

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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.

Some courses require off-campus field experiences, including program observations, site visits, service learning, practicums, or field trips. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation.

Program Core Courses

Total Program Credits: 20

Program Outcomes

Apply foundational theories of child development to support physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Plan and implement culturally responsive home visits and group activities that utilize reflective practice to support family safety and secure parent-child relationships.
Synthesize the core competencies of 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.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding

Last Updated	Summer 2026
Description	ECE-Home Visitor & Family C20
Academic Plan	ECEHVC20
CIP Code	13.121