Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education Inclusion Specialization College Credit Certificate
Program Overview
This is a College Credit Certificate in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Inclusion. This is an introductory CCC for care practitioners who need training in addition to their initial credentials, i.e., Florida Child Care Professional Certificate (FCCPC) or the National Child Development Associate (N-CDA) credential in order to provide high quality early childhood education for all children.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $1,418.64 |
| Program credits: | 12 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 16 weeks |
Career Prospects
Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
1,696 Education Administrators for Preschool and Childcare Programs are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 0.0% over the next four years.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
3,972 Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to decrease by 2.1% over the next four years.
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
4,952 Child, Family, and School Social Workers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 1.1% over the next four years.
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
8,873 Preschool Teachers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 2.5% over the next four years.
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
2,661 Kindergarten Teachers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to decrease by 5.4% over the next four years.
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
21,255 Elementary School Teachers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to decrease by 5.1% over the next four years.
Paying for College
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Scholarships
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