Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2026 - 2027
College/School:
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching & Learning In
Plan Code: TEECDCERT
Curriculum Checksheet
The certificate requires 20 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
| Requirement | Minimum grade | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
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The certificate in early childhood education requires 20 credit hours. |
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| Required Courses | ||
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ECD 321 Foundations in Language, Literacy and Culture in Early Childhood
(SOBE)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
|
C | 3 |
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ECD 417 Arts Integration for Young Children
4 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
|
C | 4 |
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ECS 310 Foundations in Typical / Atypical Child Development
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
|
C | 3 |
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ECS 312 Social and Emotional Development of the Young Child
(SOBE)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
ECS 411 Instructional Methodologies for Young Children: STEM
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
|
C | 3 |
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ECS 412 Mathematics Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
4 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
|
C | 4 |
Notes
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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