Early Childhood Education - 50190
(600 clock hours)
The Early Childhood Education Program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Early Childhood industry: planning, management, technical skills, community issues, health issues, safety practices, environmental issues, and developmentally appropriate practices for children.
Degree Requirements
Required Program Option One:
| HEV V110 | Early Childhood Education I (O) | 110-150 hours |
| HEV V130 | Early Childhood Education II (O) | 150 hours |
| HEV V137 | Early Childhood Education III (O) | 150 hours |
| HEV V158 | Early Childhood Education IV (O) | 150 hours |
Required Program Option Two:
| HEV V110 | Early Childhood Education I (O) | 110-150 hours |
| HEV V130 | Early Childhood Education II (O) | 150 hours |
| HEV V137 | Early Childhood Education III (O) | 150 hours |
| HEV V158 | Early Childhood Education IV (O) | 150 hours |
and select 30 hours from:
| HEV V118 | Family Day Care Worker Training (O) | 3 - 30 hours |
| Or | |
| HEV V115 | 30-Hour Statewide Childcare Training (O) | 30 hours |
| Or | |
| HEV V132 | Child Growth and Development (O) | 6 hours |
| HEV V166 | Health, Safety and Nutrition (O) | 8 hours |
| HEV V181 | Behavioral Observation and Screening in Child Care (O) | 6 hours |
| HEV V199 | Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (O) | 4 hours |
and select one:
| HEV V805 | Rules and Regulations (O) | 6 hours |
| HEV V806 | Family Child Care Rules and Regulations (O) | 6 hours |
and select one
| HEV V116 | Introduction to Preschool Practices (O) | 10 hours |
| HEV V126 | Special Needs (O) | 10 hours |