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
25-2011
Preschool Teachers
NC Employment
16,820
39-9011
Childcare Workers
NC Employment
12,200
25-2012
Kindergarten Teachers
NC Employment
2,240
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics. State data for North Carolina.