Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Teaching Preparation
Program Description
The Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Teaching Preparation at Westcliff University prepares students to be the next educators in the field of Early Childhood Education. Students will consider, research, and learn to teach children with diverse backgrounds and ability levels. Students will create a professional portfolio, partake in mock interviews, and will be connected to leading Early Childhood Education agencies in the area. Meets State of California Community Care Licensing, Title 22 requirements to be a fully qualified teacher for a title 22 (private) childcare (preschool, and school age) program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of programs for young children as well as the history of programs in the US.
- Articulate and describe the developmental stages of young children from birth.
- Develop strategies that fosters partnerships between programs, teachers, families, and communities and understand the impact of family structure on children.
- Demonstrate commitment to the ethical standards and professional behaviors of the Early Childhood Education profession.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the core skills and knowledge required for employment as an Early Childhood Master Teacher in a Title 5 program.
Admission Requirements
For acceptance into the Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) –
Teaching Preparation program, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
- High school diploma from a university-recognized high school with a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A. or university-recognized high school equivalency, or successfully take and pass the relevant examination such as GED, TASC, or HiSET.
Program Requirements
To complete an Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Teaching Preparation, students must complete the six (6) courses listed below—18 credit hours total.
| EDU 441 Child Growth and Development | 3 credit hours |
| EDU 442 Home, School, and Community Collaboration | 3 credit hours |
| EDU 443 Principles and Practices of ECE | 3 credit hours |
| EDU 444 Introduction to Curriculum | 3 credit hours |
| EDU 445 Practicum | 3 credit hours |
| Elective (Any other class from BAEd) | 3 credit hours |