Early Childhood Education, Certificate of Achievement (Level II)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (LEVEL II)
NMC Code 002
This certificate program is designed to meet the qualifications for center directors and lead teachers required by Michigan’s Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers. Students completing the Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate will reliably demonstrate the working knowledge of child development from conception to age 10 and possess the skills necessary for teaching and administering early care and education programs. This is a building block program that provides more than half of the 60 credits required for an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Students interested in the certificate program are encouraged to work closely with the Early Childhood Education Program coordinator. A 2.0 GPA must be maintained to receive the certificate.
Certificate requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 101 | Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 202 | Human Development and Learning | 5 |
| ECE 203 | Curriculum for Child Guidance 1 | 4 |
| ECE 204 | Early Childhood Curriculum 1 | 4 |
| ECE 206 | Infant Toddler Care Curriculum 1 | 4 |
| ECE 220 | Early Education Administration | 3 |
| ECE 230 | Early Literacy and Learning | 3 |
| ECE 240 | Integrated Arts in Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE 290B | Early Education Practicum 3 | 2 |
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Math competency 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 38 | |
- 1
Includes practicum hours with early childhood lab experience (required by most schools that have an early childhood program). Students can complete hours at their place of employment if it meets the placement requirements.
- 2
Math competency may be fulfilled by completing MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a grade of 2.0 or better, or placement into any math course higher than MTH 100.
- 3
ECE 290B Early Education Practicum can be taken any semester.
NMC Certificate Program
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ECE 101 | Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 202 | Human Development and Learning | 5 |
| ECE 204 | Early Childhood Curriculum 1 | 4 |
| ECE 220 | Early Education Administration | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECE 203 | Curriculum for Child Guidance 1 | 4 |
| ECE 206 | Infant Toddler Care Curriculum 1 | 4 |
| ECE 230 | Early Literacy and Learning | 3 |
| ECE 240 | Integrated Arts in Curriculum | 3 |
| MTH Competency 2 | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| ECE 290B | Early Education Practicum 3 | 2 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 38 | |
- 1
Includes practicum hours with early childhood lab experience (required by most schools that have an early childhood program). Students can complete hours at their place of employment if it meets the placement requirements. Placements are arranged through the Early Childhood Coordinator, Cheryl Bloomquist (231)995-1293.
- 2
Math Competency may be fulfilled by completing MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a grade of 2.0 or better, or placement into any math course higher than MTH 100
- 3
ECE 290B Early Education Practicum can be taken any semester