{
  "college": "lake-tahoe-community-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Early Childhood Education",
  "id": "early-childhood-education-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "early-childhood-education",
  "sourceUrl": "https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program/early-childhood-education-certificate-of-achievement-fall-2022",
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "**Units:** 20.0 units\n\nThe Early Childhood Education certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as aides, teachers, directors, and entrepreneurs in preschools, child care centers (including infant/toddler facilities), and family child care programs. Courses are also appropriate for parents, nannies, camp counselors, recreation leaders, elementary teaching assistants, social service and health care practitioners, administrators and others working with young children.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   Evaluate the needs, the characteristics, and the multiple influences on development of children birth to age eight as related to high quality care and education of young children.\n\n-   Design, implement, and evaluate environments and activities that support positive, developmental play and learning outcomes for all children.\n\n-   Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children's social learning, identity, and self-confidence.\n\n-   Develop strategies that promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families, and their communities.\n\n-   Demonstrate ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepen understanding, knowledge, and commitment to the early childhood profession.\n\n### Program Requirements"
    },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Early Childhood Education Certification (Total 20)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete all of the following"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECE 101",
          "title": "Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECE 102",
          "title": "Child and Adolescent Growth and Development",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECE 103",
          "title": "Child, Family, and Community",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "ECE Electives (Total 8)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete the following number of credits: 8"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECE 109",
          "title": "Language and Literacy for Young Children",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECE 110",
          "title": "Introduction to Curriculum",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECE 120",
          "title": "Creative Experiences for Young Children",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECE 121",
          "title": "Math and Science Experiences for Young Children",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECE 125",
          "title": "Positive Child Guidance",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECE 127",
          "title": "Infants and Toddlers: Development and Care",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECE 129",
          "title": "The Exceptional Child",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}