MCC Campus(s):
MCC-Penn Valley
Contacts:
Program Coordinator: Meghan Nichols, 816.604.4029
General Info: ST 302
IMPORTANT: Degree and certificate requirements may change! Please consult an academic advisor before enrolling.
This program, which leads to either an Associate in Applied Science degree or a certificate of proficiency, prepares students for jobs in child care. Requirements for the degree and certificate are listed below.
If you are pursuing the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, the following courses will fulfill the requirements: ECED 101, ECED 110, ECED 132, and HUSC 120. See cdacouncil.org for instructions on how to obtain this credential.
Early Childhood Education and Development Certificate
Early Childhood Education and Development Certificate (PDF)
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| COLL 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition & Reading I | 3 |
| ECED 101 | Fundamentals of Early Care and Education | 3 |
| ECED 110 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECED 113 | Child Growth and Development I | 3 |
| ECED 128 | Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECED 132 | Learning Environments I | 3 |
| ECED 149 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| TOTAL REQUIREMENTS | 22 | |