Certificate Completers will be able to
. Explore early childhood curriculum models.
. Follow governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to health, safety, and nutrition.
. Provide a safe early childhood program.
. Analyze the development of infants and toddlers.
. Implement activities developed by a cooperating teacher.
Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:
. 103071, Early Childhood Education
Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-307-148 ECE: Foundations of ECE
3
10-307-167 ECE: Hlth Safety & Nutrition
3
10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev
3
10-307-174 ECE: Practicum 1
3
Course Descriptions
10-307-148 ECE: Foundations of ECE ...integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; summarize early childhood education settings; identify components of a quality program; summarize responsibilities of early childhood professionals; explore early childhood curriculum models.
10-307-167 ECE: Hlth Safety & Nutrition ...health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings. Anti-bias perspectives; governmental regulations and professional standards; safe, healthy, and nutritionally sound early childhood programs; child abuse/neglect mandates; SIDS risk reduction.
10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev ...infant and toddler development in an early childhood education setting. Development of infants/toddlers; prenatal conditions and development; child development theories; heredity and the environment; culturally and developmentally appropriate environments.
10-307-174 ECE: Practicum 1 ...learn/practice skills in a child care setting. Includes documenting behavior, exploring diversity, implementing activities developed by the cooperating teacher, practicing caregiving routines, and positive professional and interpersonal skills.
For more information, please contact: The Community & Regional Learning Services Department,(920) 498-6373 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 6373, or contact Enrollment Services at (888) 385-NWTC.