Child Development Early Intervention Specialization, C.C.C.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of child development and learning in context.  
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of family-teacher partnerships and community connections. 
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of child observation, documentation and assessment.  
4. Students will demonstrate professionalism as an early childhood educator.

Program Information

The content includes, but is not limited to, gaining knowledge about working with young children with special needs, growth and development, early childhood education; establishing and maintaining a safe, clean, healthy, learning environment; guidance techniques and classroom management; communication; identification of child abuse and neglect; implementation of rules and regulations; nutrition; family interaction; legal and professional responsibilities; and employability skills. Programs prepare individuals to assume major caregiving and educational responsibilities within home or center-based programs for preschool children.

To be eligible for this certificate a student must meet:

• Admissions Requirements:
  • have at least 480 hours of Early Childhood classroom experience within the past 5 years.
  • have a high school diploma or GED® certificate,
  • take a placement exam if not exempt by State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315. Insufficient scores will mean the student must take appropriate developmental education courses.
• Passing grade on required coursework.

Students will earn 36 college credits towards the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education.

These 36 hours cannot be a combination of 36 Personal Enrichment hours; they must be declared as a major in the degree or certificate seeking process. 

All courses must receive a grade of C or better to be considered complete.

Required Courses

Total Certificate Requirements: 36 Credit Hours

More information is available at www.fgc.edu/academics/programs.