Early Childhood Education — Introductory (Certificate)
Program Advisor: Patricia Kay, M.Ed.
413-236-4626 • pkay@berkshirecc.edu
The Introductory Early Childhood Education certificate is the first pathway leading to greater qualifications for work with young children. With the experience provided in the practicum (ECE-123), those completing this certificate will be ready to apply for teacher qualification through the MADOEEC. The required ECE courses will be offered in the evening in rotation.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.
Program Courses
| ECE-101 | Early Childhood Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE-104 | Education: Current Issues & Trends Education | 3 |
| ECE-123 | Early Childhood Education Practicum I | 3 |
| ECE-124 | Early Childhood Education Seminar I | 1 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PSY-107 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated College-level skills in Reading & Writing
| Minimum Cumulative Average Overall |
2.000 |
| Minimum Cumulative Average in Program |
2.000 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The actual time to complete the program may vary according to each student’s individual needs.
Required
| ECE-101 | Early Childhood Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE-104 | Education: Current Issues & Trends Education | 3 |
| ECE-123 | Early Childhood Education Practicum I | 3 |
| ECE-124 | Early Childhood Education Seminar I | 1 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PSY-107 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |