Early Childhood Education Certificate

The certificate in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for working with children under the age of eight in a supportive role. Students interested in working with infants and toddlers are advised to take ECE* 141 - Infants/Toddlers Growth and Development , and ECE* 241 - Methods and Techniques for Infants/Toddlers , in addition to the courses listed below.

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the requirements for the Certification are able to:

1. Identify a variety of current and historical theoretical approaches.
2. Identify and assess the elements that determine quality in early childhood settings.
3. Identify and evaluate ethical issues that may be encountered in the field.
4. Plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate and individually appropriate activities.
5. Create and evaluate a learning environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, creative, language and cognitive development.
6. Identify and apply positive approaches to discipline and behavior management that encourage children to develop self-control and selfesteem.
7. Meet the needs of diverse populations of children and their families.

Please see Becoming Connecticut State Community College  for important information regarding this program and Fall 2023 opening of Connecticut State Community College.