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Early Childhood: Premier Certificate

Certificate Number 903078

The Early Childhood Premier Certificate is designed for students completing the early childhood core courses. It includes a focus on early care and education administration as well as the fourth and final field experience working with children and families.

Certificate Completers will be able to

. Differentiate between typical and exceptional development.
. Utilize an individual educational plan (IEP/IFSP) for children with developmental differences.
. Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences.
. Establish a developmentally appropriate environment.
. Develop unit plans that promote child development and learning.

Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:

. 103071, Early Childhood Education

Curriculum

Catalog No. Description Credits
10-307-198 ECE: Admin an ECE Program
3
10-307-195 ECE: Family & Community Rel
3
10-307-199 ECE: Practicum 4
3
Certificate Total
9

Course Descriptions

10-307-198 ECE: Admin an ECE Program ...administration of an early childhood program. Diversity and anti-bias perspectives; ECE facilities, program, finances, aspects of personnel supervision, laws and regulations, advocacy.

10-307-195 ECE: Family & Community Rel ...relationships with family/community in early childhood. Diversity and anti-bias perspectives in families and community; family patterns, trends, relationships; communication strategies; relationships with families; advocate for children/families; community resources.

10-307-199 ECE: Practicum 4 ...learn/practice skills in a child care setting. Growth/development, assessment, anti-bias perspectives, professional behavior/practices; curriculum, relationships, evaluating programs for quality, professional options in early childhood. (Prerequisite: 10-307-197, ECE: Practicum 3)

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.