Initial Certificate

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Certificate (Initial Certificate): Is 12 credit Certificate in Early Childhood Education that serves as the point of entry for a career in early learning or continued professional development, and covers foundational content for early learning professionals. Competencies within the certificate are comparable to those of the Child Development Associate (CDA). This provides the foundation for the ECE Stackable Certificates and associate degree. Courses include a 5-credit Introduction to Early Childhood Education; a 5-credit Health, Safety and Nutrition course, and a 2-credit Practicum to apply learning