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The Early Childhood Education Certificate's provides students with a strong foundation in understanding preschool-aged child development and prepares them to work with young children in group care settings.
The program consists of five courses focused on children ages 3 to 5 (and up to age 8):
The certificate credits apply toward the Early Childhood Education diploma and associate degree programs.