Early Childhood Ed - Early Intervention Certificate

*This is an overview of the program. The course sequencing is meant to serve as a guideline for your semester planning. Please note that the scheduling of courses, program sequencing and curriculum are subject to change.*

Trains personnel for employment as group supervisors serving infants, toddlers, and preschool children ages 5 and under with disabilities or developmental delays, as well as their families. The certificate is designed to articulate into Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention Associate degree program.

Early Childhood Education Program Manual 2011-2012

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  • know patterns of child growth and development and theories of learning.
  • use knowledge of family culture and different family structures to work in the collaborative relationships.
  • plan, adapt, and implement curriculum experiences based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • plan, adapt, and implement a healthy and safe environment that supports children's growth and development.
  • know and use ethical professional behaviors and regulations to advocate for children, families, and colleagues.
Program Credits
ECE 125* Education and Care of Infants and Toddlers  
or ECE 120* Children's Growth and Development 3
ECE 200 Young Children with Spec Needs  
or EDU 105 Intro to Special Education 3
ECE 140* Observation & Recording Techniques 3
EDU 210 Behavior Management and Guidance Practices 3
ECE 130* Integrating the Arts and Play in Early Childhood 3
ECI 230 Principles of Family-Centered Early Intervention 3
SED 205 Assist Tech for Child/Except 3
ECI 240 Stategies for Teaching Children with Exceptionalities 3
ECE 210* Integrating Curriculum in Early Childhood 3
ECE 225 Early Childhood Prof Seminar 3
ECI 115* Family-Centered Early Intervention Field Experience 1
ECE 220 Internship 4
     
  Total Credits 35.00

*Child Care Lab (30 hours per designated course) - field experiences and observations at a variety of inclusive child care centers, agency based facilities, and other early intervention settings serving infants, toddlers, and preschool children.

Physical exam and TB test required.

Courses may apply to Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention A.A.S. program.

 

Early Childhood Ed -  Early Intervention (Certificate)

Approximate Cost of Program

Sponsored    
Books: 2,200 Fees: 697 Tuition: 3,731
Nonsponsored    
Books: 2,200 Fees: 1,068 Tuition: 7,482
Out of State    
Books: 2,200 Fees: 1,435 Tuition: 11,193
Schuylkill County    
Books: 2,200 Fees: 1,068 Tuition: 5,597
  • On-Campus Room & Board: Not Offered

Length of Program
Intended time to complete: 12 months

Program prepares graduates to enter occupations such as these: O*NET
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• Teacher Assistants (25-9041)

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