Early Childhood Education
Preschool Certificate
Preschool Certificate
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
High School Pathway
College courses available through CCP for Early Childhood Education — Preschool Certificate. See the High School & Beyond tab for the semester-by-semester grade breakdown.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU-119 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| EDU-131 | Children, Family, and Community | 3 |
| EDU-145 | Child Development II | 3 |
| EDU-146 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| EDU-153 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
High School & Beyond
Semester-by-semester pathway for Early Childhood Education — Preschool Certificate — courses earned in high school through CCP, then post-graduation continuation at the college.
Grade 11 Fall
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU-119 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| EDU-131 | Children, Family, and Community | 3 |
| EDU-146 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| Grade 11 Fall Credits | 10 | |
Grade 11 Spring
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU-145 | Child Development II | 3 |
| EDU-153 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| Grade 11 Spring Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits
16
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Early Childhood Education can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$35,710/yr
$30,700
$40,330
+9.5%
Projected Outlook
2,010
Annual Job Openings
18,370
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$29,140/yr
$24,270
$35,480
+6.3%
Projected Outlook
3,300
Annual Job Openings
12,550
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$53,180/yr
$46,910
$59,530
+7.2%
Projected Outlook
350
Annual Job Openings
2,250
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.