Academic Policies and Procedures - Central Maine Community ...

programs
of study
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
5. Understand and demonstrate commitment to NAEYC’s code of
ethical conduct, and to standards of professional practice with children
and adults.
6. Begin to assess young children’s ongoing developmental and
cultural needs to be able to individualize curriculum and teaching
strategies.
7. Articulate a professional philosophy of early childhood educa tion,
using appropriate terminology and respect for diversity.
8. Work as part of an early childhood education team, using clear
communication and professional skills to plan and manage programs
for young children.
Field Work Requirements
In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the College, Early
Childhood students must provide the following before the start of their first
field work course:
1. A signed CMCC Student Disclosure and Consent form.
2. Demonstration of social and emotional stability and maturity.
3. Arrangements for providing one’s own transportation to and from
fi eld work settings that take place in a wide geographic area and in a
variety of settings.
Certificate Requirements
Semester I
Credit Hours
ECE 100 Introduction to Early Care and Education 3
ENG 101* College Writing 3
PSY 114 Child Development 3
___ ___ Elective: Math - Select one MAT 100, 101 or 102 3
*Course placement determined by assessment test scores and/or prior college course work
Semester II
ECE 105 Infant and Toddler Curriculum 3
ECE 197 Infant and Toddler Field Experience 2
ECE 150 Language and Literacy for Young Children 3
___ ___ Elective: 3
Semester III
ECE 113 Curriculum & Environments for Young Children 3
ECE 297 Pre-School Field Experience 3
SOC 220 Sociology of the Family 3
___ ___ Communication Elective: COM 100 or 101 3
Total Credit Hour Requirements 35
Early Childhood Education majors must obtain a minimum grade of
C in each Early Childhood Education course and a minimum GPA
of 2.0 or better to graduate.
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