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 188Practicum: ECE

3

ECE 220Curriculum Methods/Techniques

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Early Childhood Preschool Teacher I:

ECE 102Intro to ECE Techniques

3

ECE 238ECE Child Growth & Development

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Early Childhood Entry Certificate:

ECE 101Intro to Early Childhood Educ

3

ECE 103Guidance Strategies Yng Child

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 18

Requirements

Required Courses

ECE 111Infant/Toddler Theory/Practice

3

ECE 205ECE Nutrition/Health/Safety

3

ECE 240Admin of ECE Programs

3

ECE 241Admin:Human Relations ECE

3

ECE 260The Exceptional Child

3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Total Credit Hours: 33