The Early Childhood Development Program provides an innovative and practical approach to early childhood development for children birth through eight years of age. The program is designed to enhance parental and professional growth. Coursework in the Early Childhood Development Certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Arts Degree in Early
Childhood Education.

Institutional Proficiency Requirements: In addition to the courses listed below for this program of study, students must also complete institutional proficiencies of ENG098 and MATH075.

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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

• Demonstrate mastery in the six areas of study of children Birth through age eight by completing each program course with a “C” or better.
  
• Demonstrate competence to work in classrooms with children and families of diverse cultures, linguistic backgrounds and developmental levels that are represented in the State of New Mexico.
  
• Create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and encourage each child to reach their full potential.
  
• Create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families and that involve families in their children’s learning.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment.
  
• Design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children.
  
• Demonstrate use of ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice.
  

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Degree Requirements

The follow degree requirements are for the 2025-2026 Catalog. For other catalogs, please see Catalogs

Minimum of 32 Credit Hours

Early Childhood Development Certificate Curriculum Map