Director, Early Childhood Education Certificate
Completing this program prepares you for administrative positions in early childhood care and education programs. Upon completion of these classes, you will have met the academic requirements for an Early Childhood Director qualifications as stated in CDHS 7.702.42 A4 regulations. Upon completion of this certificate you will have also met the academic requirements for the Early Childhood Entry, Early Childhood Teacher I and Teacher II certificates. In addition to the academic requirements, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires 24 months (3,640 hours) of verifiable work experience working directly with children in a child development program for individuals who have completed this certificate but don not possess a degree.
Requirements
Complete the following certificates:
Early Childhood Preschool Teacher II:
| ECE 188 | Practicum: ECE | 3 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Methods/Techniques | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Early Childhood Preschool Teacher I:
| ECE 102 | Intro to ECE Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 238 | ECE Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Early Childhood Entry Certificate:
| ECE 101 | Intro to Early Childhood Educ | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies Yng Child | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Requirements
Required Courses
| ECE 111 | Infant/Toddler Theory/Practice | 3 |
| ECE 205 | ECE Nutrition/Health/Safety | 3 |
| ECE 240 | Admin of ECE Programs | 3 |
| ECE 241 | Admin:Human Relations ECE | 3 |
| ECE 260 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 33