Certificate

Early Childhood Education Foundational Certificate

The Early Childhood Education certificates are designed to provide focused training in Early Childhood Education. Participants can elect either a preschool or an infant and toddler concentration. Students already employed in the field can use their centers as placement sites for the Practicum.

Certificate holders are eligible to apply to the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services for teacher certification. All courses can be transferred into the Early Childhood Education Associate in Science degree at Cape Cod Community College.

Total Credits
16
Program Outcomes

1. Explain and demonstrate an understanding of how cultural, economic, political, and historical factors influence theories of child development. 

2. Use knowledge of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development to practice assessment of children from birth to age 8. 

3. Explain the main theories, models, job roles, and responsibilities in early childhood education for creating safe and inclusive learning environments. 

4. Follows ethical, legal, and practical considerations for supporting children with diverse needs and backgrounds in an unbiased way. (Aligned with Introduction to Early Childhood Education outcomes 2 and 4) 

5. Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum plans that align with ECE guidelines and support child development across domains. 

6. Demonstrate the ability to use positive and supportive interactions with children, families, and colleagues.