Early Childhood Education Certificate of Proficiency

Program Description

Completion of the courses that make up the Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education prepares students to sit for the Child Development Associate exam. Holding this certification also allows students employment in Arkansas public schools as a paraprofessional.

General Requirements

• This degree requires successful completion of 9 credit hours.
• A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
• Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

Degree Plan

Program Requirements

ED 1003	Foundations of Early Childhood Education	3
ED 1313	Child Health, Safety & Nutrition	3
ED 1323	Policies and Procedures	3

Total Credit Hours: 9