2016-2017 Catalog

Early Childhood Educator – Assistant (ECTC1)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Pathway to associate degree: Early Childhood Educator (ECAS1)

Program location: Fort Omaha Campus, Online

This certificate of achievement provides training/learning opportunities for paraprofessionals who 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 1222, ECED 1240, ECED 1241, and ECED 2090.

For more information about educational cost, median loan debt, and other important information related to this program, please visit our website at mccneb.edu/Academics/Programs-of-Study/Social-Sciences/Early-Childhood-Education.aspx.

Graduation Requirements

General education

13.5

Major requirements

37.5

Total credit hours required

51.0

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5

Social sciences

PSYC 1120Human Growth and DevelopmentONLINE

4.5

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Select one course from the following:

MATH 1220Business MathematicsONLINE

4.5

MATH 1310Intermediate AlgebraONLINE

4.5

FINA 1000Financial LiteracyONLINE

4.5

Students planning to transfer to a four-year program should select MATH 1310.

Major requirements for Early Childhood Educator – Assistant (37.5 credit hrs.)

ECED 1050Expressive ArtsONLINE

4.5

ECED 1060Observation, Assessment, and Guidance

4.5

ECED 1110Infant and Toddler DevelopmentONLINE

4.5

ECED 1120Preschool Child DevelopmentONLINE

4.5

ECED 1150Introduction to Early Childhood EducationONLINE

4.5

ECED 1220Prepracticum

1.5

ECED 1221Infant Practicum

1.5

ECED 1222Toddler Practicum

1.5

ECED 1230School-Age Child Development and ProgrammingONLINE

3.0

ECED 1240Preschool-Age Practicum

1.5

ECED 1241School-Age Practicum

1.5

ECED 1260Children's Health and NutritionONLINE

4.5

See Curriculum Plan