Early Childhood Ed Level 4 Credential
24 credit hours
Catalog Year 2025-2026
Program Prerequisite: Completion of any Associate in Arts, any Associate in Science, or Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education.
Core Certificate Requirements
| Class | Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHLD 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
| CHLD 103 | Healthy Interactions, Relationships & Environment | 3 | |
|
OR
|
Growth and Development of Young Child
OR
Foundations of Child Development I and II
|
3 | |
| CHLD 124 and CHLD 125 |
Curriculum for Early Childhood Settings I and II
(or prior completion of CHLD 105)
|
3 | |
| CHLD 128 and CHLD 129 |
Foundations of Observation & Assessment I and II
(or prior completion of CHLD 109)
|
3 | |
|
Child Development Practicum I
|
3 | ||
|
OR
|
Health, Safety and Nutrition for Child
OR
Foundations of Health, Safety & Nutrition I and II
|
3 | |
|
OR
|
Child, Family & Community
OR
Foundations of Partnering w/ Families and Community I and II
|
3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 |
Suggested Sequence (part-time enrollment or in sequence with AA or AAS) - Online classes:
| Semester | Classes |
|---|---|
| Fall (semester 1) | CHLD 101, CHLD 103, CHLD 124 |
| Spring (semester 2) | CHLD 124, CHLD 125, CHLD 128, CHLD 129 |
| Summer (semester 3) | CHLD 102 |
| Fall (semester 4) | CHLD 202, CHLD 209 |
| Spring (semester 5) | CHLD 201 |
