Micro-Credential in Early Childhood Education
**This program is closing and will no longer accept students as of August 1, 2024. A teach-out plan pending SACSCOC approval is in place for any currently enrolled students so that they may complete this program**
Program Description:
The Micro-Credential in Early Childhood Education is a global program that provides students a foundation of learning grounded in the National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Preparation Standards and their Position Statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Students will examine child development, the child-directed, play-based environment and the multiple influences on development and learning. This three course micro-credential provides students with a foundation in best practice for teaching young learners.
Courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 320P | Foundations in Early Childhood Education (Foundations in Early Childhood Education) | 3 |
| ECE 330P | Understanding Context in Early Childhood (Understanding Context in Early Childhood) | 3 |
| ECE 440P | Play-based Learning (Play-based Learning) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |