Early Childhood Microcredential

Microcredential
Chairperson: Dr. Elizabeth Yanoff
Higbee Hall, Room 109
(518) 629-7250

The microcredential in Early Childhood is designed for students who are currently working in early childhood programs and need college credits for promotion. The required courses are aligned with the Child Development Associate national credentialing program (CDA) and will prepare students to complete the CDA credentialing process. All courses would transfer into the Early Childhood AAS program for students wishing to continue with their education.

Total Credits Required: 15

Microcredential Requirements:

EDUC 100 Child Development Credits: 3
ECCE 200 Health, Safety & Nutrition for The Young Child Credits: 3
ECCE 228 Observation, Assessment and Guidance in Early Childhood Education Credits: 4
ECCE 231 Home, School and Community: Integrative Approach Credits: 3
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2

Total Credits Required: 15

Suggested Course Sequence:

First Term

EDUC 100 Child Development Credits: 3
ECCE 200 Health, Safety & Nutrition for The Young Child Credits: 3

Term Total: 6

Second Term

ECCE 228 Observation, Assessment and Guidance in Early Childhood Education Credits: 4
ECCE 231 Home, School and Community: Integrative Approach Credits: 3
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2

Early Childhood Microcredential

Total Credits Required: 15

Microcredential Requirements:

Total Credits Required: 15

Suggested Course Sequence:

First Term

Term Total: 6

Second Term

Term Total: 9