Embedded in the Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education is the Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education.
This certificate has been developed for people interested in studying and working with young children in preschool and day care centers. The program is designed for full-time child care providers who have completed 480 hours of child care. Under certain conditions students who have not met this requirement may be accepted in the program; however, they will have to earn the 480 hours of experience before program completion. PCCUA can place students in volunteer internships. Completion time is one year. Students enroll in 12+ credit hours per semester and 3-6 college credit hours in the summer.
Campuses Offered At
D
= DeWitt Campus
H
= Helena-West Helena Campus
S
= Stuttgart Campus
In Person
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
The ECE Technical Certificate builds upon foundational knowledge to emphasize applied skills and supervised classroom practice. Outcomes focus on supporting instruction, classroom management, and child development activities in early learning settings.
Apply principles of child development to support learning activities and interactions in early childhood settings.
Implement developmentally appropriate instructional strategies under teacher supervision.
Support classroom management, guidance, and positive behavior practices consistent with program policies.
Assist with observation, documentation, and basic assessment activities used in early childhood programs.
Practice ethical, legal, and professional standards relevant to early childhood education environments.
Possible Careers
Campus Contacts
Yvette Robertson Barnes | Director, Early Childhood
Helena-West Helena
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