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Early Childhood Education
Award:
Certificate
Total Credits for Award:
18.00
Description:
The Minneapolis College Early Childhood Education program emphasizes excellence in attaining the skills required to work with diverse families and children. You will learn to create healthy, respectful and challenging environments in settings such as urban childcare centers, Head Start, family childcare, elementary classrooms and afterschool programs.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ECED 1200
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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3
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ECED 1215
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Growth and Development for Educators
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3
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ECED 1220
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Child Safety and Nutrition
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3
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ECED 1300
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Guiding Children’s Behavior
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3
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ECED 1640
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Introduction to Language and Literacy
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9
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General Education Courses (3 Credits):
To complete the Early Childhood Education Certificate, students must successfully complete three credits of General Education coursework. ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110 are required and satisfies the three credits of General Education.
Grades of "C" or above (2.0) are required in all ECED courses.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.