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 1011 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 1031 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 1045 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 1111 | Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ECE 2051 | ECE Nutrition, Health, and Safety | 3 |
| ECE 2088 | Practicum: Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 2381 | ECE Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| ECE 2401 | Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs | 3 |
| ECE 2411 | Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 2601 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ECE 2621 | Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques | 3 |