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C.C.,Early Childhood Education Preschool Specialization
Certificate Type: CC
Major Code: CHLDP-CC
CIP: 0420020208
This 12 credit hour certificate recognizes the completion of a series of courses needed by early childhood teachers who wish to pursue college credit study to complete the educational requirements for the National CDA certificate. The Department of Children and Families requires childcare centers to have employed teachers in their center who hold a CDA certificate. The certificate requirements meet the educational criteria to apply for the National CDA certificate.
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| EEC1000 | Child Growth and Development
This course examines child development from conception to age eight by considering the complex interaction between heredity and environmental factors. Children's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development are discussed, as well as the implications for developmentally appropriate practice. It includes the theories of Erikson, Piaget and Vygotsky. Students will be required to observe children in a child care setting (10 hours). | 3 |
| EEC1319 | Portfolio Development and Supervised Work Experience
This course prepares students to collaborate with diverse community partners in the field of early childhood education. Students will gain more understanding of the code of ethical conduct and demonstrate the use of this code through their field experience. Skills in time and priority management will be reinforced. Emphasis is placed on the importance of self-reflection and self-improvement. Students will become more aware of different cultures and abilities needed when communicating with families of different cultures. Portfolios will be developed in this course reflecting the student's work and reflections during the degree or certificate program. Field experience required for the course will range up to 21 hours. | 3 |
| EEC1601 | Observing and Guiding Children's Behavior
This course is designed for the early childhood professional to develop basic knowledge, skills and positive dispositions needed to work in partnership with families and other professionals in order to gather data that documents the developmental progression, individual needs and progress toward learning within the classroom. An understanding of goals, benefits of documentation and other effective assessment strategies will be discussed. Early Childhood students will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge with regard to appropriate behavior in children as they learn to observe children and interpret play problems. | 3 |
| EEC2200 | Educational Practices in Early Childhood Education
This course will explore curriculum planning for inclusive preschool settings. Participants will develop framework for planning, implementation, organization and evaluation of activities in content areas such as art, math, science music, language arts and free play. The course will emphasize high-quality, developmentally appropriate practice aligned with state and national standards and guidelines (10 hours observation/field work). | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 12 |
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Did you know?
Seminole State's Early Childhood Management A.S. Degree program assists students in meeting the Florida Child Development Associate (CDA) licensing requirement. |
