Early Childhood Educator – Assistant (ECTC1)
Award: Certificate of achievement
Program location: Fort Omaha Campus, Online
This certificate of achievement 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.
All courses in the Early Childhood Education program require a minimum of four field experience hours within early childhood education settings except for ECED 1220, ECED 1221, ECED 1240, and ECED 2090.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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13.5
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Major requirements
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37.5
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Total credit hours required
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51.0
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General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)
Communications
Social sciences
| PSYC 1120 | Human Growth and DevelopmentONLINE | 4.5 |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
Select one course from the following:
Students planning to transfer to a four-year program should select
MATH 1310
Major requirements for Early Childhood Educator – Assistant (37.5 credit hrs.)
Courses
| ECED 1050 | Expressive ArtsONLINE | 4.5 |
| ECED 1060 | Observation, Assessment, and Guidance | 4.5 |
| ECED 1110 | Infant and Toddler DevelopmentONLINE | 4.5 |
| ECED 1120 | Preschool Child DevelopmentONLINE | 4.5 |
| ECED 1150 | Introduction to Early Childhood EducationONLINE | 4.5 |
| ECED 1220 | Prepracticum | 1.5 |
| ECED 1221 | Infant and Toddler Practicum | 3.0 |
| ECED 1230 | School-Age Child Development and ProgrammingONLINE | 3.0 |
| ECED 1240 | Preschool- and School-Age Practicum | 3.0 |
| ECED 1260 | Children's Health and NutritionONLINE | 4.5 |
ECED 1221, ECED 1240: Students enrolling in practicums should visit the Early Childhood practicum website at www.mccneb.edu/ecp. Students must submit documentation that verifies current certification in adult CPR and basic first aid before participating in practicum courses. EMSP 1010 Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED is offered through MCC as a 1.0 credit hour course.
Suggested Course Guide
Below is a suggested guide for students planning careers in early childhood education after one year of full-time study.
First Year
First quarter
| ECED 1060 | Observation, Assessment, and Guidance | 4.5 |
| ECED 1110 | Infant and Toddler DevelopmentONLINE | 4.5 |
| ECED 1050 | Expressive ArtsONLINE | 4.5 |
| ECED 1220 | Prepracticum | 1.5 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition IONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19.5 |
ENGL 1010: general education requirements available Summer quarter
Second quarter
| ECED 1050 | Expressive ArtsONLINE | 4.5 |
| ECED 1120 | Preschool Child DevelopmentONLINE | 4.5 |
| ECED 1221 | Infant and Toddler Practicum | 3.0 |
| ECED 1260 | Children's Health and NutritionONLINE | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16.5 |
Third quarter
| ECED 1230 | School-Age Child Development and ProgrammingONLINE | 3.0 |
| ECED 1240 | Preschool- and School-Age Practicum | 3.0 |
| MATH 1220 | Business MathematicsONLINE | 4.5 |
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| MATH 1310 | Intermediate AlgebraONLINE | 4.5 |
| PSYC 1120 | Human Growth and DevelopmentONLINE | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |