Early Childhood Education Certificate

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Division of Business & Professional Studies

This program is designed to qualify students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care requirements for teachers in group child care centers.

Holders of this certificate are eligible to apply for EEC professional qualification as a preschool teacher. A one-semester supervised field work component in an approved center gives students valuable practical experience, thereby supplementing classroom theory and learning.

Upon successful completion, the Certificate in Early Childhood Education is awarded.

Admission Requirements

CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender Registry Information) background checks are required prior to practicum placement and will be conducted in accordance with state regulations. CORI and SORI results are confidential.

Required Courses

PS 222 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 Credits *
ED 112 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3 Credits
or
ED 228 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT 3 Credits
LI 104 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE 3 Credits
or
ED 108 ART AND MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 3 Credits
ED 203 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM 3 Credits
ED 230 PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 6 Credits
or
ED 240 PRACTICUM/SEMINAR EARLY CHILDHOOD ED 6 Credits

credits: 18

Total Credits: 18

* Course to be taken first semester.

Program Notes

Students should consult an Education Advisor after program completion for assistance in applying for EEC Teacher Qualification and for information about Lead Teacher Qualification, which requires additional experience.

A grade of C or higher is required in Education (ED) courses and PS 222 CHILD DEVELOPMENT .

PS 222 CHILD DEVELOPMENT should be taken before ED 203 .

ED 203 is a pre- or co-requisite for ED 230 and ED 240 .

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