Current Temp:
63 °F
Weather Station
Print This Page
Introductory Certificate

Program Advisor: Flavia Mastellone, 413-236-4626

The Introductory Early Childhood Education certificate is the first step in a career ladder leading to greater qualifications for work with young children. With the experience provided in the practicum (ECE 123), those completing this certificate will be ready to apply for teacher qualification through the Office for Child Care Services. The required ECE courses will be offered in the evening, in rotation.

Graduation Requirements
To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits and the additional requirements shown below.

Program 16 Credits
ECE 101   Early Childhood Growth and Development  3 
ECE 104   Intro to Early Childhood Education  3 
ECE 123 Practicum in Early Childhood Education 3
ECE 124 Seminar in Early Childhood Education 1
ENG 101 Composition I 3
PSY 107 Introductory Psychology 3
Additional As Shown  
Demonstrated college-level skills in reading and writing   
 Minimum Cumulative Average Overall 2.000
 Minimum Cumulative Average in Program 2.000

Suggested sequence of courses
The actual time to complete the program may vary according to each student's individual needs.

 ECE 101 Early Childhood Growth and Development 
 ECE 104 Intro to Early Childhood Education
 ECE 123 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
 ECE 124 Seminar in Early Childhood Education
 ECE 101  Composition l
 PSY 107 Introductory Psychology

NOTES: Any prior criminial offense could hinder placement in clinical agencies.
See Criminal Offender Record Information Checks.

For Gainful Employment disclosure information on this program follow this link: www.berkshirecc.edu/GainfulEmployment