Early Childhood Education

This certificate program enables students to explore the field of early childhood education, with the option to transfer credits into the Early Childhood Education A.A.S. program.

Academic Division: Education & Humanities
Program Type: Certificate
Campus: Cumberland
Career Interest: Education & Humanities

Time Commitment: One-year
Financial Aid
Accreditation: MSCHE

CIP Code 13.0101

Program Learning Outcomes

Designed to allow students to explore the field of Early Childhood Education before making a commitment to obtaining the A.A.S degree. All courses offered in the Academic Certificate may be applied to the A.A.S degree in Early Childhood Education.

Students who have completed the program should be able to:

Distinguish and apply the well-known and influential educational theories to practices
Develop observation skills and apply those skills to a case study
Develop language and literacy skill in young children
Locate, retrieve and critically evaluate information and information sources

View the Program Guide for more information about courses and semester sequencing.

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Being a mother and going to school put many obstacles in my way sometimes, but RCSJ’s flexibility always helped me reach my goals. From evening classes, Saturday course offerings, or online options, RCSJ made it easier for me to earn my degree.