State Early Childhood Education Certificate

This one-year certificate is part of an Early Childhood Education statewide credential career lattice for Early Care and Education professionals.

Certificate Outcomes:

• Demonstrate competency in assisting the teacher in caring for children in early learning settings to include supporting cognitive, physical and social-emotional development of the child.
• Demonstrate appropriate professional and ethical behavior in early childhood settings.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with adults and children.

To complete the State Early Childhood Education Certificate, the following courses must be completed in addition to completing a Short Certificate of Specialization (Early Childhood Education - General, Infant/Toddler Care, School-Age Care, Family Child Care, or Administration) and the ECE Initial Certificate: