Understanding the Child in Early Childhood Education Certificate (10-654) (13 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 influences on the child’s development and learning.
• Understand supportive interactions for optimal growth, development, and learning.

*These outcomes are aligned with Standards 1 and 3 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.