Early Childhood Education (5795)

Workforce Certificate

This program prepares students for entry-level employment as child care workers in private, public and family day care centers.

Certification and Licensing

Students completing the Early Childhood Education program will qualify for the Child Development Associate.

Application

Students entering this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training after completion of 180 hours of training.

The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. Students who fail to meet the State of Florida’s designated exit score will be required to complete the Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI). In order to complete the program successfully, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s). See Standards of Academic Progress.

Prospective students should be advised by a counselor prior to enrollment.

Cost

Estimated cost of tuition is $1,164 (tuition rated for Florida residents, as of 7/06). Contact program manager for additional costs (textbooks, fees, materials).

Curriculum

Course Number and Title Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100	Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200	Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300	Basic Language Skills
HEV 0115	Child Care Worker	30	1.00
**HEV 0132	Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children	10	0.50
HEV 0101	Child Care Teacher Aide	110	3.50
HEV 0156	Preschool Teacher	300	10.00
HEV 0116	Child Care Development Specialist	150	5.00
	Total Contact Hours	600	20.00

The above listed child care worker courses comprise the first 30 hours of the 600 hour Early Childhood Education Workforce Certificate. Contact the program director for additional information.

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.
**Students may select one of the following courses instead of HEV 0132:

HEV 0127	Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Children with Special Needs
HEV 0174	Infant/Toddler Care Training
HEV 0196	Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Elementary Age Children

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