Postsecondary Adult Vocational Certificate in
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
(810 Clock Hours)
CFCC PROGRAM CODE: 7243
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment in the field of Early Childhood Education. Graduates may find employment as pre-school teachers, child care workers, nannies and teacher assistants.
The student will receive a Florida Child Care Professional Credential certificate and prepare a resource file that will allow them to seek FCCPC Certification. The program content includes appropriate practice, child growth and development, safe and healthy environments, nutrition, program planning, exceptional education, home and family, preparing a resource file and learning centers.
| Course Number and Title |
Credits |
| Program Courses
|
| HEV 0115 |
Child Development Seminar |
2 |
| HEV 0111 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| HEV 0141 |
Guidance and Discipline |
3 |
| HEV 0182* |
Preschool Laboratory Assessment |
1 |
| HEV 0183* |
Child Care Practicum I |
3 |
| HEV 0151 |
Curriculum for Young Children |
3 |
| HEV 0154 |
Portfolio Development for CDA |
3 |
| HEV 0172 |
Observing and Recording Behavior |
3 |
| HEV 0163 |
Family and Communities |
3 |
| HEV 0184* |
Child Care Practicum II |
3 |
Total Credit Hours |
27 |
*Internship classes in guided workplace learning.
Student will attend 7 vocational credit hours internship in order to complete the 480-hour requirement for the CDA.
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