Early Childhood Curriculum Birth to 5 Certificate
The Early Childhood Curriculum, Birth to 5 Certificate, is designed to prepare students with knowledge in research-based early childhood curriculum and best practices on how children develop and learn. The courses within the certificate are content-rich and focus on domain-specific, developmentally appropriate content and practices. This certificate supports one of the three pillars of early childhood education-Curriculum for early childhood education. The certificate will encourage individuals to pursue their AA, BA, or BSED in early childhood education.
Individuals already enrolled in the AA, BA or BSED in early childhood would be eligible to complete one or more of the certificates. This would allow employers to collaborate with MSU to build a quality and effective workforce. Working with the ND Department of Health and Human Services to help promote certificate option/CDA alternative in advancing career path. Individuals would have the opportunity to advance their careers by completing early childhood certificates which could lead to completion of an AA, BA or BSED degrees in early childhood.
Requirements
| EC 210 | Introduction to ECE | 3 |
| EC 211 | Observations, Assessment, and Interpretation Techniques | 3 |
| EC 313 | Language & Literacy in ECE | 3 |
| EC 333 | Pre-K Methods/Materials | 3 |
| EC 335 | Art, Music, and Play in ECE | 3 |
| EC 376 | Field Experience in ECE | 1 |
| EC 418 | Technology, Math, and Science in ECE | 3 |
| HPER 315 | Movement Education in Early Childhood | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Total Credit Hours: 21