State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate (CC)(Plan Code: ECEECC01)

Do you enjoy interacting with children? Are you interested in the ways they learn and grow? Do get excited to teach children new concepts and to observe their progress? If so, a career in Early Childhood Education may be a great fit for you. As a student in Clark's ECE program, you will learn to foster the social, intellectual, and emotional development of young children. Early Education Educators work with children and their families to teach young children skills and abilities that will set them up for long-term education success. The dedicated faculty members in our program will assist you in learning how to be effective in delivering life-changing early child education in a variety of settings. Clark students have a variety of options when seeking a concentration in ECE studies. Certificates of Achievement, a Certificate of Proficiency, an Associate in Applied Science Degree and transfer options are available for students looking to continue to a four-year institution. Are you still determining if this career path is right for you? Explore all the degree and certificate programs in the Public Service, Society, and Education Area of Study online. There are free resources available to you in Career Services, like MyPlan, which will help you establish a career, financial, and academic path to success. Additionally, you'll have access to free tutoring to make sure you have the support you need to be successful throughout your program.