Technical Certificate

Early Childhood Education

Revised Date
8/2024

Group I

English / Fine Arts – 3 Hours

Course Code
Title
ACTS Course #
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Group II - None Required

Social Science - 0 Hours

Group III

Sciences and Math – 3 Hours 

  • Any math course

 

Sub-Total Credits
3

Group IV

Physical Education - 3 Hours

Course Code
Title
ACTS Course #
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Group V - None Required

Computer Technology - 0 Hours

Directed Electives

Course Code
Title
ACTS Course #
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10

This certificate has been developed for people interested in studying and working with young children in preschool and day care centers. The program is designed for full-time child care providers who have completed 480 hours of child care. Under certain conditions students who have not met this requirement may be accepted in the program; however, they will have to earn 480 hours of experience before program completion. PCCUA can place students in volunteer internships. Completion time is one year. Students enroll in 12+ credit hours per semester and 3-6 college credit hours in the summer.

Total Credits:
30