Early Childhood Education

Pathway Certificate

This certificate provides students with basic skills in the early care and education of preschool children age two-and-a-half to six years. It is designed for students just entering the early care and education field, those who wish to focus their education and work experience with preschoolers, and for those already employed in child care, but who need an immediate certificate to continue working in an Oregon licensed facility.

You may continue on to the Associate of Applied Science or the Associate of Science degrees, seamlessly, since all of the certificate classes are wholly contained within the degree programs.

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It's easy and only requires TWO steps.

Step 1

Fill out our response form. This will alert us that you are interested in the Early Childhood Education program.

Response Form

Step 2

If you are new to UCC (you've never taken a class), apply to UCC. Otherwise, you are done for now. You will be contacted about the next steps.

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Catalog Info

View / Download catalog information for Early Childhood Education: Preschool: Certificate

Advising Guide

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Program Requirements

You will earn a Preschool Career Pathway Certificate by successfully completing the required 23 credit hours with a grade of C or better in all courses. Students will be required to register in the Oregon Registry before beginning coursework and pay for a background history check. Proof of MMR vaccinations is also required for ED 101. CPR and First Aid, and a Food Handler’s Certificate are required before ED 103.

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• Expert faculty dedicated to teaching
• Personal attention and small class sizes
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Contact

Prospective students should contact an Enrollment Advisor to get started and then see a program advisor (below) to develop a more focused educational plan.

Sally Guyon - Contact
Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
Phone: 503-764-8747

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