2021-2022 Catalog

Early Childhood Education - 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 101Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 102Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques

3

ECE 103Guidance Strategies for young Children

3

ECE 111Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice

3

ECE 205ECE Nutrition, Health, and Safety

3

ECE 220Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques

3

ECE 238ECE Child Growth & Development

3

ECE 240Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs

3

ECE 241Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 260The Exceptional Child

3

ECE 288Practicum: Early Childhood Education

3