Early Childhood Education, Certificate

Location(s): Salem Campus

In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the courses listed below are books, $774; class fees, $35; universal fee, $1,702.; equipment and supplies, $36; immunization fees, $10; basic first-aid card, $35; food handler card, $10; criminal records check, $40; and conference registration; $100, differential fee; $460. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 46 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all ECE and HDF courses.

Term 1

ECE 150 - Introduction and Observation Credit Hours: 3
HDF 225 - Prenatal, Infant, and Toddler Development Credit Hours: 3
HDF 249 - Introduction to Working and Living with Infants and Toddlers Credit Hours: 3
WR 121 - Academic Composition Credit Hours: 4 + (or higher)

Term 2

ECE 151 - Observing and Guiding Behavior Credit Hours: 3
ECE 152 - Creative Activities Credit Hours: 3
ECE 162 - Early Childhood Education Educator Orientation Credit Hours: 3
HDF 247 - Preschool Child Development Credit Hours: 3
MTH 060 - Introductory Algebra Credit Hours: 4 + (or higher)

Term 3

ECE 153 - Music and Movement for Young Children Credit Hours: 3
ECE 154 - Children’s Literature and Literacy Credit Hours: 3
ECE 161 - Infant and Toddler Practicum Credit Hours: 3
ECE 163 - Preschool Practicum Credit Hours: 4
HDF 248 - Learning Experiences for Young Children Credit Hours: 4

Notes:

+Meets related instruction requirement, see Degrees and Certificates . For subject areas, see General Education .

*Requires recommendations from two Early Childhood faculty.