Early Childhood Education (Certificate)
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About the Program
The Early Childhood Education Program is designed to develop the skills, competencies, and knowledge necessary to provide quality care and education for children (ages 0-8) who are developing typically or have special needs. Students who complete this certificate will be able to understand theories of early childhood development, apply that knowledge to a variety of environments, interact with diverse children, families, and coworkers, and utilize professional and community resources for the care of children and families.
Faculty Contact Tracey Meyerhoeffer Early Childhood Education [email protected] 208.732.6874
Program Requirements
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FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER FRESHMAN YEAR take the following courses, take 3-9 credits3 - 9 creditsFALL OR SPRING SEMESTER FRESHMAN YEAREARC109 - Foundations of Early Childhood Ed3 creditsEARC111 - Health, Safety and Nutrition3 creditsEARC203 - Child Development3 credits
* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.