Early Childhood Education Certificate

 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of child development in a socio-cultural context.
  • Apply developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to meet the needs of diverse populations.
  • Apply best practices in group management to optimize the potential for learning and social-emotional development.
  • Practice ethical and legal standards, as well as professional attitudes and behavior.
  • Apply best practices, observation and assessment to enhance learning and development.
   
CREDITS
ECE100 Developmentally Appropriate Practice  
3
ECE101 Family and Community Relations  
3
ECE111 Introduction to ECE Environments  
3
ECE150 Observation/Assessment and Recording  
3
ECE151 Guidance and Classroom Management  
3
ECE152 Creativiity for Young Children OR
3
ECE153 Music & Movement for Young Children  
(3)
ECE154 Literature and Literacy  
3
ECE226 Child Development  
3
ECE240 Curriculum/Planning  
3
ECE280 Cooperative Work Experience (ECE)  
2
ECE249 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs  
3
ED157 Introduction to Mathematical Explorations OR
3
MTH070 Elementary Algebra  
(5)
Social Science Course  
4
WR060 Elements of the Essay  
3
CTE Electives OR
3
AAOT Electives OR
(4)
ECE280 Cooperative Work Experience (ECE) OR
(3)
Total Credits  
45

 

Gainful Employment Data

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)