Courses and Requirements
The Early Childhood Director Certificate Program is designed to provide students with a curriculum path that aligns with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care’s (EEC) Certification requirements. In addition to coursework, some field experience, which can be completed at a work-site, will be required as part of the certificate program.
Requirements
| ECE101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE104 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE111 | Preschool Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE113 | Learning Environments for Infants & Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE211 | Child Care Administration | 3 |
| ECE271 | Early Childhood Education Practicum I | 4 |
| EDU102 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
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| ECE201 | Language & Reading Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECE203 | Math/Science for Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
Program Notes
Recommended Course Sequence: Early Childhood Director
Year 1
Fall
| ECE104 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE113 | Learning Environments for Infants & Toddlers | 3 |
Spring
| ECE101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE111 | Preschool Curriculum | 3 |
Summer
Year 2
Fall
| ECE201 | Language & Reading Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECE203 | Math/Science for Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| and | |
| ECE271 | Early Childhood Education Practicum I | 4 |
Spring
| ECE211 | Child Care Administration | 3 |
| EDU102 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |