2023-2024 Catalog

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood 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 1011Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 1031Guidance Strategies for Young Children

3

ECE 1045Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques

3

ECE 1111Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice

3

ECE 2051ECE Nutrition, Health, and Safety

3

ECE 2088Practicum: Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 2381ECE Child Growth & Development

3

ECE 2401Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs

3

ECE 2411Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 2601The Exceptional Child

3

ECE 2621Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques

3