Program Requirements

• ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
• Behav. Sci. Choose from Area III, A.A.S.  (3 Credit Hours)
• MAT 1033 - Intermediate Algebra (4 Credit Hours) or higher Area II, A.S. 
• Humanities Choose from Area IV, A.S.  (3 Credit Hours)
• EEC 1001 - Early Childhood Growth and Development (3 Credit Hours)
• EEC 1000 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 Credit Hours)
• EDF 1030 - Effective Classroom Management (3 Credit Hours)
• EEX 2010 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners (3 Credit Hours)
• EEC 1601 - Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
• EEC 2401 - Family Interaction and Cultural Continuity (3 Credit Hours)
• EEC 2002 - Early Child Care Center Management (3 Credit Hours)
• EEC 1319 - Portfolio Development and Performance Observation (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 36

Note(s):

A grade of “C” or better must be attained for each course taken for this certificate.

Florida Child Care Professional Certification (FCCPC): Students who want the Florida Child Care Professional certification must successfully complete EEC 1000 , EEC 1001 , EEC 1601 , EEC 1319  and work or volunteer at least a total of 480 hours in a childcare facility during the semester the course work is completed. Once the coursework is complete, the student should contact Dr. Kathryn Stuckey, stuckek@scf.edu, to submit to the state for obtaining the FCCPC Florida Child Care Professional Certificate.

Child Development Associate Credentials: Students who want the National CDA (Child Development Associate) credential must successfully complete EEC 1000 , EEC 1001 , EEC 1601  and EEC 1319  and then apply to the National Council for Early Childhood Recognition to complete the credentialing process. (The Council’s toll-free number is 1-800-424-4310.)

Child Care Management Director Credentials: Students who need to meet the Department of Children and Families requirement for the Foundation Level Director Credential must successfully complete EEC 2002 . The courses that meet the DCF Advanced Level Director Credential requirement are EEC 2202 ,  EEC 2527  and EEC 2520 .

Gainful employment information about this certificate is available at scf.edu/GainfulEmployment.