Early Childhood Education Preschool (NB)*
Degree offered
Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Education Preschool
Credits required 28
Dean
Joanne Preston
Program contact
Melissa Cardelli, Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, ext. 2410
Program Goals Statement
This certificate program prepares students to enter the field as a qualified entry-level professional ready to work with preschool children in settings such as daycare, learning centers, and family child care.
Program Information
- Required courses meet the requirements of group care staff as identified by the Department of Early Education and Child Care (DEEC).
- Course credits apply toward an associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
- C.O.R.I. (Criminal Offender Record Information) and S.O.R.I. (Sexual Offender Registry Information) background checks are required prior to clinical placement and are conducted in accordance with state regulations. C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I. checks are processed through the Human Resources office.
Academic Expectations
All Early Childhood students must achieve grades of “C-” or better in all subject courses with an ECE designation.
Special Requirements for the Program
Health Requirements
Accepted applicants must have a physical examination, Hepatitis B immunization, other immunizations as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and must have a tuberculosis test each year.
Fieldwork
During this program, which requires a practicum experience, Early Childhood students should be aware that young children are physically very active. Students must be able to move quickly and have sufficient visual and hearing acuity to accurately monitor children in their charge.
Transportation to fieldwork sites is the responsibility of the student. Students should be prepared to travel up to an hour from campus for these assignments.
Degree Requirements
Program Courses
| ECE 111 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| ECE 112 | Observing, Recording, and Analyzing Early Childhood Settings | 3 credits |
| ECE 113 | Safe and Healthy Early Childhood Learning Environments | 3 credits |
| ECE 222 | Special Needs in Early Childhood | 3 credits |
| ECE 234 | Preschool Curriculum Planning | 3 credits |
| ECE 251 | Teaching Practicum I and Seminar I | 4 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 252 | Child Development | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
| ECE 111 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
| ECE 112 | Observing, Recording, and Analyzing Early Childhood Settings | 3 credits |
| PSY 252 | Child Development | 3 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 3
| ECE 113 | Safe and Healthy Early Childhood Learning Environments | 3 credits |
| ECE 222 | Special Needs in Early Childhood | 3 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 4
| ECE 234 | Preschool Curriculum Planning | 3 credits |
| ECE 251 | Teaching Practicum I and Seminar I | 4 credits |
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