Becoming Connecticut State Community College

STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. Click here for more details about this merger.

Mission

This certificate program prepares students with a foundation to work as early care and education providers. All courses are applicable to the Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree.

Faculty Contact

Tracy M. Smith-Michnowicz, M.A.
Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
tsmith-michnowicz@nwcc.commnet.edu | (860) 738-6305

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of certificate requirements early childhood graduates will know and be able to:
1. Promote and foster appropriate ongoing child development and learning.
2. Build family, staff and community collaborative relationships.
3. Observe, document and assess to support young children and their families.
4. Create and implement developmentally and culturally appropriate learning opportunities for young children in a variety of teaching/ learning environments.
5. Become an engaging, reflective, intentionally practicing professional who demonstrates skills for advocacy.

Coursework

 

SEMESTER 1

ECE* 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credits
ECE* 231 Early Language and Literacy – 3 credits
ECE* Elective (ECE* 109, ECE* 206, ECE* 225)
ENG* 101 Composition – 3 credits

SEMESTER 2

ECE* 182 Child Development – 3 credits
ECE* 215 Exceptional Learner – 3 credits
ECE* Elective (EDU* 102, ECE* 103, ECE* 206, ECE* 275)
PSY* 111 General Psychology – 3 credits

TOTAL CREDITS 24