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Early Childhood and Family Studies Level 2 Certificate ♦


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The program will prepare graduates for a variety of job opportunities in the rapidly changing early care and education profession. Graduates will be working with children ages 0-8, as well as their families. Completion of the following curriculum entitles students to a Level 2 Certificate in Early Childhood and Family Studies. The Early Childhood and Family Studies Level 2 Certificate at St. Philip's College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The current accreditation term runs from March 2019 through March 2026. 

This offering is available in the following modes:

Face-to-face, Fully online

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Assistant Head Start Teacher, Assistant Child Development Specialist, Child Care Teacher, Day Care Home Provider, Family Worker/Assistant, School-age After-School Provider, Nanny

Related Awards:

Early Childhood and Family Studies A.A.S. ♦ 

♦ - This symbol indicates the offering is also available fully online.

Total Credit Hours Required: 30


Semester I


Courses will be offered in a block scheduling format, either as 8-week or 16-week courses.

Semester II


Courses will be offered in a block scheduling format, either as 8-week or 16-week courses.

Semester III


Courses will be offered in a block scheduling format, either as 8-week or 16-week courses.

Milestone Course(s)


*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information


This program is designed to provide knowledge and skills for immediate workforce entry into a variety of careers in the field of early care and education.  Careers are focused on working with young children and their families.  The credits from the certificate transfer into all AAS degrees.  The AAS degree may transfer credits to other BAAS, BA or BS degrees.  Students will be required to complete a tuberculosis screening test, background check and drug screening for internship experiences.  Students enrolled in internship experiences must complete no less than 22 hours per week at an early childhood/community setting (paid or volunteer) approved by the program.

Students must contact the Student Advisor for a current degree plan to verify fulfillment of core and general education course requirements.

Effective Fall 2012, the Practicum Experiences have been replaced with an Internship. The student seeking a degree in Early Childhood and Family Studies must complete an Internship to be awarded a certificate or degree. The Internship is completed in the last semester of the program. In the semester before enrolling in the Internship, students must complete the following steps: 1) Contact the Early Childhood and Family Studies Program to enroll in the course. 2) Completed drug screening. 3) Completed criminal background check, 4) Completed tuberculosis screening. Students enrolled in Internship Courses must complete a minimum of 22 hours per week at an early childhood setting (it can be paid or volunteer) approved by the department.

NOTES


CIP Code: 19.0706
Major Code: ECFS

* Capstone Course

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