Early Childhood Education - Director Certificate
The Director Certificate is based on the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care, and Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System Early Childhood Education requirements for directors of child care centers. Students must complete 33 credits of Childhood Education courses to satisfy the academic requirement. The Division of Child Care also requires 3,640 hours (24 months) of experience working directly with children under first grade in a child development program.
Certificate Requirements: 33 credits
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for young Children | 3 |
| ECE 111 | Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ECE 205 | ECE Nutrition, Health, and Safety | 3 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 238 | ECE Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| ECE 240 | Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs | 3 |
| ECE 241 | Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 260 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ECE 288 | Practicum: Early Childhood Education | 3 |