Dec 03, 2024

2023-24 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook

2023-24 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Certificate (C55220C)

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This certificate will provide a background in developmentally appropriate practices for children, ages birth through eight years. Emphasis will be placed on age and individual appropriate planning. Courses in this certificate will also focus on positive child guidance techniques and effective communication with the child, family and community. This certificate also provides an opportunity for the individual to obtain the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential Certificate.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

Use multidimensional knowledge (child development, ability, cultural, and other contexts) to support individual children
Build supportive and collaborative partnerships with diverse families and community resources and agencies
Demonstrate pedagogical knowledge, application, integration, and modification of academic content in the early childhood curriculum

Additional Program Requirements for Early Childhood Education

All students are required to submit documentation of additional non-academic criteria which will include a valid Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letter obtained through Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE). Instructions will be provided in EDU 119. Students who do not submit a valid CBC Qualification letter will not successfully complete Early Childhood Education.
A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses applied towards degree requirements.

Major Courses

Total Program Hours: 16

Note(s):

The courses taken in this certificate program may be applied toward the Diploma and the Associate in Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education.