The Early Childhood Technical Certificate is designed to prepare professionals in the field of early childhood education. Students in this program will gain knowledge in areas such as child development, family and community involvement, and curriculum development. Graduates will be prepared to work in various early childhood settings and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession
| 1st Fall | Hours | ||
| ECED | 1310 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECED | 2340 | Family Dynamics and Community Involvement | 3 |
| ECED | 2310 | Safe, Healthy Learning Environments | 3 |
| ECED | 2315 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| TERM TOTAL | 12 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Oct | Meet with Success Coach or Advisor | ||
| Nov | Apply for CDA license** (see note below) Register for next term |
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| 1st Spring | Hours | ||
| ECED | 2380 | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECED | 2385 | Math and Science in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECED | 2335 | Initial Practicum | 3 |
| ECED | Elective1 | 3 | |
| TERM TOTAL | 12 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Jan | Complete Application for Graduation | ||
| Mar | Begin job search using RaiderRecruit | ||
| TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS | 24 | ||
| 1List of Course Electives (choose one course): | |||
| ECED | 2390 | Creative Development (Sp, Alternating Years) | 3 |
| ECED | 2312 | Administration of Child Care Centers (Sp, Alternating Years) | 3 |
| ECED | 2360 | Development of Exceptional Children (F, Alternating Years) | 3 |
| ECED | 2300 | The Mentoring Teacher (F, Alternating Years) | 3 |
| ECED | 2320 | Infant, Toddler Child Development (Sp, Alternating Years) | 3 |
| ECED | 2370 | Developmental Assessment (Sp, Alternating Years) | 3 |
| ECED | 2375 | Socio-Emotional Development | 3 |
F: Class is typically offered during the Fall Semester
Sp: Class is typically offered during the Spring Semester
**CDA License: The CDA (Child Development Associate) license is not a Roane State credential. Talk to the ECED program Director for additional information regarding licensure and visit: www.cdacouncil.org
Students pursuing this certificate will be advised by the Social Science, Business and Education Division.
http://www.roanestate.edu/?8794-Early-Childhood-Technical-Certificate
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