2012-2013
Early Childhood Education, Undergraduate Certificate
Department of Teaching and Learning
College of Education
The undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education is offered by the Department of Teaching and Learning.
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An undergraduate certificate may be earned as part of a bachelor's degree or as a stand-alone certificate.
To receive an undergraduate certificate (at least 15 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 37 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Required |
| Student Teaching/Supervised Teaching | Required |
Additional Admission Requirements
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Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Certificate Requirements
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Take the following 37 units:
- ECI 305 (3 units)
- ECI 308 (1 unit)
- ECI 312, ECI 313, ECI 314, ECI 315 (12 units)
- ECI 408 (3 units)
- ESE 436 (3 units)
- Select one: ECI 311, ECI 316 (3 units)
- You must also student teach in a K-3 setting. Your student teaching for the Early Childhood Education Certificate meets the student teaching requirements for the B.S. Ed. Elementary degree. (12 units)
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If you are majoring in elementary education, you can count this certificate as a concentration toward your degree requirements.
The Early Childhood Education Certificate coursework can also be taken by in-service teachers with degrees in elementary education who wish to become certified in birth through grade 3 to gain that endorsement through the Arizona Department of Education.
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.