The Certificate A program in Early Childhood Education introduces foundational skills in child development, classroom management, and creating nurturing learning environments. Print Degree Map Year 1 - Fall Fall Course Code Course Title Credit Notes ECE 100 Principles of Early Childhood Education 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Principles of Early Childhood Education : ECE 100 This course is an introductory course grounded in child development knowledge and the current and historical importance of early childhood education. This course is centered around the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards. Prerequisite(s): None ECE 105 Early Childhood Program and Curriculum Planning 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Early Childhood Program and Curriculum Planning : ECE 105 This course presents an overview of observations and curriculum planning in early childhood development and education. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate objective methods for observing and recording children's behavior in group setting. Strategies for observing while fulfilling the role of the teacher will be addressed. This course will also discuss skills necessary to plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum, including organizing space and time, facilitating daily routines and transitions, creating structured group time experiences, and planning for diverse early childhood classrooms. Students will be introduced to the Kansas Early Learning Standards and the Kansas Core Competencies. Prerequisite(s): None ECE 110 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Child Health, Safety and Nutrition : ECE 110 This course will enable the student to demonstrate an understanding of the basic factors which affect the health, safety and nutrition of young children. Current state regulations and national standards will be examined. Prerequisite(s): None ECE 115 Infant and Toddler Care and Education 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Infant and Toddler Care and Education : ECE 115 This course includes the study of infant and toddler development with emphasis on how to create and maintain developmentally appropriate environments for children aged birth through thirty-six months. Supporting and engaging families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships will be an integral part of the course. Prerequisite(s): None ECE 120 Observing and Interacting with Young Children 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Observing and Interacting with Young Children : ECE 120 This course is a study of the role of observation to assess and monitor the development and learning of, and the appropriate techniques for interacting with, young children. Prerequisite(s): None ECE 125 Child Care Practicum I 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Child Care Practicum I : ECE 125 This course is designed to help the student recognize and apply the Kansas Statutes for licensing while being involved in the early care and education field. This course will provide hands-on experience in a licensed early care and education setting. Prerequisite(s): None