Early childhood educators and caregivers work in Head Start programs, childcare centers, family home care programs, elementary schools, social services programs, and health care services. These professionals plan and implement appropriate experiences for young children in areas such as language, health, movement, creativity, thinking, problem solving, self-concept and social behavior. They also supervise children's activities, care for their needs, keep records of their progress, and confer with parents and other professionals.
The Certificate in Early Childhood Education is closely aligned with national standards and meets Head Start requirements for classroom personnel. Only technical requirement courses that have a grade of "C" or better will be counted towards the Certificate.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Early Childhood Education program, students will be able to:
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Early Childhood Education Child Development Associate (CDA) program, students will be able to:
The Certificate in Early Childhood Education is closely aligned with national standards and meets Head Start requirements for classroom personnel. Only technical requirement courses that have a grade of "C" or better will be counted towards the Certificate.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Early Childhood Education program, students will be able to:
- Model appropriate practices for children, professionalism, and demonstrate ethical conduct based on guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- Implement various developmentally and age-appropriate teaching, assessment and guidance strategies needed to effectively work with young children from birth to age eight.
- Reflect on practices, pedagogy and resources used in an early childhood setting that serves children ages birth through age eight years.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Early Childhood Education Child Development Associate (CDA) program, students will be able to:
- To advocate appropriate practices based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- To effectively and respectfully communicate with children, staff and families from diverse backgrounds and special populations.
- To implement developmentally and age-appropriate teaching needed to effectively work with children birth to age five.
- To prepare students to obtain the nationally recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
| Early Childhood Education Track | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| CD110 OR ED150 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education OR Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| CD140 | Nuitrition and Physical Health | 3 |
| CD180 | Language Arts Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CD221 OR ED220 | Child Growth & Development OR Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| CD240 | Cognitive & Creative Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CD260 | Social & Emotional Development | 3 |
| CD292 | Early Childhood Education Practicum | 3 |
| ED231 | Introduction to Exceptionalities | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| ED265 | Culture and Education in Guam | 3 |
| CD285 OR ED180A OR ASL100 OR CH110 OR JA110 |
CD285 Childcare Management OR ED180A Educational Methods I OR American Sign Language I OR CH110 CHamoru I OR JA110 Japanese I |
3-4 |
| Certificate Total | 30-31 | |
| Early Childhood Education Child Development Associate (CDA) Track | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| CD110 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD140 | Nutrition and Physical Health | 3 |
| CD180 | Language Arts Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CD221 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD260 | Social and Emotional Development | 3 |
| CD285 | Childcare Management | 3 |
| CD293 | Child Development Associate (CDA) Practicum | 12 |
| Certificate Total | 30 | |
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