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Aug 24.
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Certificate Level 1 – Early Childhood Educator (0 - 8 Years)
| 39 credit hours | ||
| This certificate covers Special Education from Infancy through the School-Age child. | ||
| FIRST YEAR | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CDEC | 1319 | Child Guidance |
| CDEC | 1321 | The Infant and Toddler |
| CDEC | 1323 | Observation and Assessment |
| CDEC | 1359 | Children with Special Needs |
| TECA | 1311 | Educating Young Children |
| Second Semester | ||
| CDEC | 1270 | Introduction to Teaching ESL |
| TECA | 1303 | Families, School, and Community |
| TECA | 1354 | Child Growth and Development |
| CDEC | 1313 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs |
| TECA | 1318 | Wellness of the Young Child |
| Third Semester | ||
| CDEC | 2166 | Practicum – Child Care Provider/Assistant (Capstone) |
| CDEC | 2304 | Child Abuse and Neglect |
| CDEC | 2340 | Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs |
| CDEC | 2371 | Using Technology in the Classroom |