2015-2016 Catalog

Early Childhood Education - Director Certificate

The Director Certificate is based on the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care, and Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System Early Childhood Education requirements for directors of child care centers. Students must complete 30 credits of Childhood Education courses to satisfy the academic requirement. The Division of Child Care also requires 3,640 hours (24 months) of experience working directly with children under first grade in a child development program.

Certificate Requirements: 30 credits

ECE 101Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 102Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques

3

ECE 103Guidance Strategies for Children

3

ECE 111Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice

3

ECE 205Nutrition, Health, and Safety

3

ECE 220Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques

3

ECE 240Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs

3

ECE 241Administration: Human Relations of the Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 260The Exceptional Child

3

PSY 238Child Development (GT-SS3)

3