Program and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Education (10-656) (12 hours)

Student Learning Outcomes*

After completion of the certificate courses the candidates will be able to:

• Build capacity in foundational beliefs, knowledge, and skills of early childhood education.
• Understand family, program, and community relations.
• Understand and demonstrate ethical practices.
• Understand issues in early childhood education.

*These outcomes are aligned with Standards 2 and 6 of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation.

Admission Requirements:

• A minimum 2.5 GPA on any courses completed prior to admission.