Early Childhood Education Certificate
Some of the courses in this curriculum, plus certain others in education, meet the requirements for the initial Early Childhood Education Certificate in Rhode Island nursery through grade 2. Students who wish to meet the requirements for this certificate must apply to the Early Childhood Education program through the Office of Teacher Education. Application should occur during the sophomore year to ensure timely progress through the program and degree requirements.
Portfolio admission is used for this program. Students develop a portfolio of materials in the areas of:
- Interpersonal Communication
- Academics
- Experience with Children and Community Settings
- Diversity Experiences
Students bring their portfolio with them to an interview and also take several examinations. Because there are only 9 credits of free electives in this program, consulting an HDF advisor is important if students are to finish their degree in a timely manner.
Students take the Human Development and Family Studies Core Courses and then proceed directly to the Professional Content area taking HDF 203*, 302 or EDC 425, HDF 357, and either HDF 400 or 432. Education courses taken prior to formal application include: EDC 102, 250, and 312. FSN 207 is also required. After acceptance into the ECE program, students take: HDF 301, 303*; EDC 402, 424, 426 & 350, 429. The culminating experience is EDC 484 & 485, Student Teaching and Student Teaching Seminar. See the ECE Curriculum Worksheet for more details.
* Both HDF 203 and HDF 303 include a practicum at one of the two Child Development Centers.
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