Early Childhood Development Certificate
ECD Certificate Courses
Preferred Course Sequence
| Semester I | Cr Hrs | |
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| ECD-101 Introduction to Early Childhood This is an introductory lecture/laboratory course which offers prospective early childhood providers an overview of early childhood education, history, developmentally appropriate practice, professionalism, and philosophies of various programs. The laboratory component of this course requires students to obtain (at their own expense) a tuberculin (TB) skin test and a background screening from the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) within the first two weeks of class. |
4-3-3 | |
| ECD-110 Early Childhood Growth and Development This is a foundational lecture/laboratory course which provides a sequenced study of typical growth and development from infancy to 8 years of age. Emphasis is placed on the whole child principle and its importance in early childhood. The laboratory component of this course requires students to obtain (at their own expense) a tuberculin (TB) skin test and a background screening from the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) within the first two weeks of class. |
4-3-3 | |
| ECD-170 Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood A foundational lecture course focusing on basic factors that affect the health, nutrition, and safety of the young child. Nutritional needs, feeding, health routines, safety, hygiene, and childhood illnesses will be examined as well as Missouri child care licensing requirements. |
3-3-0 | |
Mathematics Elective (MTH 105 or higher) - 3 hours |
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| Total Semester Hours: | 14 | |
| Semester II | Cr Hrs | |
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| ECD-120 Early Childhood Literature and LanguageThis is a foundational lecture/laboratory course which offers a practical study of children’s literature in the early childhood classroom. The history, elements, and strategies for presenting literature experiences to young children will be explored as well as the four areas of language arts: speaking, listening, writing and reading. The laboratory component of this course requires students to obtain (at their own expense) a tuberculin (TB) skin test and a background screening from the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) within the first two weeks of class. | 4-3-3 | |
| ECD-165 Relationships in Early ChildhoodThis is a foundational lecture/laboratory course which focuses on young children’s relationships from a sociological and ecological approach. The influences of society, family, schools, communities and relationships in the young years will be explored. The laboratory component of this course requires students to obtain (at their own expense) a tuberculin (TB) skin test and a background screening from the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) within the first two weeks of class. |
4-3-3 | |
| ENG-101 Composition I English 101 introduces students to college-level writing and thinking through personal narrative, analytical, and research-supported writing. The processes of critical thinking, composing, revising, and editing are emphasized. Students will learn basic research skills and documentation techniques. Prerequisite: Grade of NC or better in ENG 050 or satisfactory score on English placement assessment. |
3-3-0 | |
These are spring semester classes. |
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| Total Semester Hours: | 11 | |
| Semester III | Cr Hrs | |
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| ECD-225 Abuse and Neglect in Early Childhood An advanced lecture course which provides an in-depth study on child maltreatment. Identification of signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect will be studied. Emphasis is placed on the role of the early childhood professional as a mandated reporter and the prescribed policies and procedures required when reporting child abuse and neglect. |
3-3-0 | |
| ECD-260 Curriculum Development in Early ChildhoodThis is an advanced lecture/laboratory course which offers a practical study of the teacher’s role in planning curriculum to support the development of young children birth to 8 years of age. Students develop and implement activity and lessons plans in the laboratory component of this course. Anti-bias perspectives and diversity in materials and teaching is also explored. The laboratory component of this course requires students to obtain (at their own expense) a tuberculin (TB) skin test and a background screening from the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) within the first two weeks of class. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in ECD 110. | 4-3-3 | |
| CIS-101 Personal Computer Applications This is a “hands-on” class learning to use the most common microcomputer software programs and information resource facilities. This course provides a look at the structure and components of microcomputers, their operating systems and an introduction to various applications with emphasis on word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, presentation software and Internet usage. Prerequisite: Keyboarding skill of 25 WPM or BUS 101 recommended. |
3-3-0 | |
| Semester IV | Cr Hrs | |
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| TEC-285 Occupational Seminar
Instruction for this course includes career identification, self-assessment, resume’ development, preparation of cover letters, completion of applications for local jobs, learning the on-line employment application process, research of local companies, jobs available, and current salary ranges, job searching techniques and tools, interviewing skills, follow-up steps after the job interview and on-the-job performance expectations. Prerequisite: Minimum of 30 hours toward degree program or advisor’s approval. |
1-1-0 | |
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| Semester VI | Cr Hrs | |
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