Early Childhood Director Certificate

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.

A minimum of 28 credits is required for graduation.

CORI/CHRI/SORI

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.

Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
ECE101Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE104Child Growth and Development

3

ECE111Preschool Curriculum

3

ECE113Learning Environments for Infants & Toddlers

3

ECE211Child Care Administration

3

ECE271Early Childhood Education Practicum I

4

ENG101English Composition I

3

ECE123Inclusive Practices for Young Children with Special Needs

3

OR

EDU102Introduction to Special Education

3

ECE201Language & Reading Development in Early Childhood

3

OR

ECE203Math/Science for Early Childhood Curriculum

3

Schedule Tips: ECE271 offered FALL ONLY

Milestone Courses: ECE101, ECE104, ECE211, ECE271, EDU102

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Early Childhood Director

Course NumberTitleCredits

Year 1 Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
ECE104Child Growth and Development

3

ECE113Learning Environments for Infants & Toddlers

3

Year 1 Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
ECE101Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE111Preschool Curriculum

3

Year 1 Summer

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENG101English Composition I

3

Year 2 Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
ECE201Language & Reading Development in Early Childhood

3

OR

ECE203Math/Science for Early Childhood Curriculum

3

AND

ECE271Early Childhood Education Practicum I

4

Year 2 Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
ECE211Child Care Administration

3

ECE123Inclusive Practices for Young Children with Special Needs

3

OR

EDU102Introduction to Special Education

3

Total Credit Hours: 28