My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
Interested in a career as an administrator at a child care center? Consider our Early Childhood Director Certificate.
This two-semester, 31 credit certificate prepares students to meet state education requirements for CDHS Director Certification. Curriculum development, child growth and development, and administrative skills are among focus areas. CDHS also requires experience hours. Please visit the CDHS Office of Early Childhood website for more information on experience hours.
Early Childhood Director Certificate
CDHS Office of Early Childhood
Many positions in Colorado early childhood programs require employees to meet, at minimum, the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood requirements for Early Childhood Teacher (ECT). ECT and Director qualified requirements include a combination of verifiable experience and post-secondary education. Please contact the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood to determine which requirements you need. Students who place into CCR 093 or above may begin the coursework for this certificate. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study.
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ECE101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE238 | ECE Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE236 | Child Growth/Development Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE102 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques | 3 |
| ECE103 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE220 | ECE Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Faculty Recommendations:
1. Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE 101). Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC, LC and WC every Fall and Spring. Milestone Course.
2. ECE Child Growth & Development (ECE 238). Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC and WC in Fall and at LC in Spring.
3. Child Growth/Development Laboratory (ECE 236); Pre/Coreq: ECE 238 may be taken concurrently. Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC and WC in Fall and at LC in Spring.
4. Introduction to Early Childhood Education Lab Techniques (ECE 102); Pre/Coreq: ECE 101 may be taken concurrently.
Note: Requires 60 hours of field work in an approved practicum site and a cleared criminal background check on file with FRCC. Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC and WC in the Fall semester and at LC in the Spring semester.
5. Guidance Strategies for Young Children (ECE 103). Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC and WC in the Fall semester and at LC in the Spring semester.
6. Curriculum Development: Methods & Techniques (ECE 220); Pre/Coreq: ECE 101 or ECE 238) which may be taken concurrently. Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC and WC in the Fall semester and at LC in the Spring semester.
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ECE111 | Infant and Toddler theory and Practice | 3 |
| ECE205 | ECE Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| ECE240 | Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs | 3 |
| ECE241 | Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE260 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Faculty Recommendations:
7. Infant & Toddler Theory & Practice (ECE 111). Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC and WC in the Fall semester and at LC in the Spring semester.
8. Nutrition Health & Safety (ECE 205). Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC and WC in the Fall semester and at LC in the Spring semester.
9. Administration of Early Childhood Care & Education Programs (ECE 240). Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC and WC in the Fall semester and at LC in the Spring semester.
10. Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education (ECE 241). Milestone Course. Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC and WC in the Fall semester and at LC in the Spring semester.
11. The Exceptional Child (ECE 260); Pre/Coreq: ECE 238 or PSY 238. Offered Online every semester, including Summer. Offered at BCC and WC in the Fall semester and at LC in the Spring semester.