2026-2027 College Catalog

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate #5511

Gateways Level 2 Credential

Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECE-100Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE-101The Developing Child

3

ECE-103Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children

3

ECE-105Observation & Assessment of Children

3

ECE-202Child, Family, and Community

3

ECE-203Curriculum Planning for the Young Child

3

Program Sequencing - Full Time

Term I

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECE-100Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE-101The Developing Child

3

ECE-103Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Term II

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECE-105Observation & Assessment of Children

3

ECE-202Child, Family, and Community

3

ECE-203Curriculum Planning for the Young Child

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Program Sequencing - Part Time

Term I

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECE-100Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE-101The Developing Child

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Term II

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECE-103Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children

3

ECE-105Observation & Assessment of Children

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Term III

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECE-202Child, Family, and Community

3

ECE-203Curriculum Planning for the Young Child

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 18

A prerequisite or corequisite may be required for some courses.

Refer to the course descriptions section in this catalog for more information.