- Award:
- Certificate of Achievement
- Program location:
- Fort Omaha Campus, online
This certificate provides training/learning opportunities for paraprofessionals that assist head teachers in carrying out various responsibilities. These responsibilities include planning and organizing activities used in the care of young children.
Individuals who are considering going into the field of early childhood education should be aware that checks with the Adult and Child Abuse Registries are conducted before employment is offered. Such checks are also done on individuals enrolled in practicum courses. This practice is consistent with Nebraska state statutes.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 13.5 |
| Major Requirements | 36.0 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 49.5 |
General Education Requirements - 13.5 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| MATH 1220 Business Mathematics
OR MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Early Childhood Educator – Assistant - 36.0 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| ECED 1050 Expressive Arts
|
4.5 |
| ECED 1060 Observation, Assessment, and Guidance | 4.5 |
| ECED 1110 Infant and Toddler Development
|
4.5 |
| ECED 1120 Preschool Child Development
|
3.0 |
| ECED 1150 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
|
4.5 |
| ECED 1220 Prepracticum | 1.5 |
| ECED 1221 Infant and Toddler Practicum 1 | 3.0 |
| ECED 1230 School-Age Child Development and Programming
|
3.0 |
| ECED 1240 Preschool- and School-Age Practicum 1 | 3.0 |
| ECED 1260 Children's Health and Nutrition
|
4.5 |
1. Students enrolling in practicums should visit the Early Childhood practicum website at www.mccneb.edu/ecp.
Below is a suggested guide for students planning careers in early childhood education after one year of full-time study.
FIRST YEAR
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| First quarter | |
| ECED 1060 Observation, Assessment, and Guidance | 4.5 |
| ECED 1110 Infant and Toddler Development
|
4.5 |
| ECED 1150 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
|
4.5 |
| ECED 1220 Prepracticum | 1.5 |
| ENGL 1010 English Composition I
|
4.5 |
| 19.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Second quarter | |
| ECED 1050 Expressive Arts
|
4.5 |
| ECED 1120 Preschool Child Development
|
3.0 |
| ECED 1221 Infant and Toddler Practicum | 3.0 |
| ECED 1260 Children's Health and Nutrition
|
4.5 |
| 15.0 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Third quarter | |
| ECED 1230 School-Age Child Development and Programming
|
3.0 |
| ECED 1240 Preschool- and School-Age Practicum | 3.0 |
| MATH 1220 Business Mathematics
OR MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development
|
4.5 |
| 15.0 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Fourth quarter |