Certificate Education:Early Childhood [3003]
Program Manager: Dr. Kathryn Stuckey
941-752-5330 Bradenton
941-408-1300, ext. 65330 Venice
| Course |
Description |
Semester Hours |
| EEC 2024 |
Family Interactions and Cultural Continuity |
3 |
| EEX 2080 |
Introduction to Exceptional Learners |
3 |
| EEC 1000 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| EEC 1601 |
Observing & Recording Children's Behavior |
3 |
| EEC 1704 |
Early Childhood Growth & Development |
3 |
| EEC 1319 |
Portfolio Development & Performance Observation |
3 |
| EDF 1030 |
Effective Classroom Management |
3 |
| EEC 2002 |
Early Child Care Center Management |
3 |
| HSC 2401 |
Emergency First Aid and CPR |
3 |
| Behav. Sci. |
Choose from Area III, A.S./A.A.S. |
3 |
| SLS 1101 |
Strategies for College Success |
3 |
| ENC 1101 |
Written Communication I |
3 |
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Total |
36 |
NOTE: A grade of C or better must be attained for each course taken for this Certificate.
Child Development Associate Credentials
Students who want the National CDA (Child Development Associate) credential must successfully complete EEC 1000, EEC 1601, EEC 1704, and EEC 1319 and then apply to the national Council for Early Childhood Recognition to complete the credentialing process. (The Council's toll-free number is 1-800-424-4310.
MCC Florida Child Care Professional Certification (FCCPC)
Students who want the MCC Florida Child Care Professional Certification must successfully complete EEC 1000, EEC 1704, EEC 1601 and EEC 1319 and then register with MCC's Corporate and Community Development at 941-363-7203.
Child Care Management Director Credentials
Students who need to meet the Department of Children and Families requirement for the Foundation Level Director Credential must successfully complete EEC 2002. EEC 2202, EEC 2521 and EEC 2523 are the courses that meet the DCF Advanced Level Director Credential requirement.