Complete your Certificate with Vanguard quickly and conveniently, from your own home. All classes are completely online, even the Early Education Practicum. These classes can be used to complete your Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree or meet state and employer requirements for your career.
Coursework (27 units)
- ECED 101 Child Growth & Development
- ECED 103 Child, Family & Community
- ECED 106 Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child
- ECED 108 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
- ECED 126 Teaching in a Diverse Society
- ECED 137 Observation & Assessment
- ECED 132 Early Education Practicum
- ECED 135 Health, Safety & Nutrition for the Young Child
- ECED 150 Spiritual Formation of Young Children
Note: We currently do not accept transfer units for the Certificate. All of our classes, however, are transferable to any college or university in the country. (We also take transfer units for our Associate’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education).
Financial Aid
If you choose to complete the Certificate Program, you will also be eligible to apply for financial aid. Since new modules begin every 5 weeks, it is important to complete the financial aid steps well in advance, so you are able to utilize financial aid when you begin the program if you are awarded.
Financial Aid Timeline
- Awarding of Financial Aid: In order to be awarded financial aid, all items must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to start of a module.
- Financial Aid Paperwork: You will then be responsible for filling out forms such as loan application and counseling or FAFSA verification forms. We will inform you of any additional documents needed.
- Important: Students should be prepared to pay for classes for their first module out of pocket and receive a reimbursement if/when financial aid is awarded, unless they are applying more than 5 weeks in advance.2011-2012 Gainful Employment Disclosure Statement
