Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - 2009
Early Childhood Development
(Certificate Programs):

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Overview

Program ID - CT.ECDEV

Due to the prerequisite requirements, it may not be possible to complete this certificate program in one year. A Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check are required for this program.

This program prepares students as teachers and/or lead teachers in the State of Massachusetts. Students must meet additional experiential requirements by working in a licensed child care program during or after meeting the educational requirements for teacher and/or lead teacher certification.

Career Outlook:
Graduates of this program qualify as teacher’s aides in the State of Massachusetts. For more information on minimal requirements for employment, contact the department chairperson.

Upon completetion of this cert graduates will be able to:

• Use knowledge of child development and relationships with children and families to understand children as individuals and plan for their unique development by organizing environments which facilitate development in all developmental areas.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences using methods and materials which promote growth and development.
• Work with parents, families, and community leaders to support growth and development of children by engaging each child in meaningful experiences.
• Observe children in their care to analyze and synthesize information about those children so as to improve their work with children, families, and communities.
• Analyze, evaluate and strengthen their work with children by reflecting upon effective practices and collaborating with other professionals in the field.

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