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
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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
| | English level I | 4.5 credits |
Social sciences
| PSYC 1120 | Human Growth and Development | 4.5 credits |
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.)
| ECED 1050 | Expressive Arts | 4.5 credits |
| ECED 1060 | Observation, Assessment, and Guidance | 4.5 credits |
| ECED 1110 | Infant and Toddler Development | 4.5 credits |
| ECED 1120 | Preschool Child Development | 4.5 credits |
| ECED 1150 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 4.5 credits |
| ECED 1220 | Prepracticum | 1.5 credits |
| ECED 1221 | Infant Practicum | 1.5 credits |
| ECED 1222 | Toddler Practicum | 1.5 credits |
| ECED 1230 | School-Age Child Development and Programming | 3.0 credits |
| ECED 1240 | Preschool-Age Practicum | 1.5 credits |
| ECED 1241 | School-Age Practicum | 1.5 credits |
| ECED 1260 | Children's Health and Nutrition | 4.5 credits |
See Curriculum Plan