Program and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Education Certificate

What you will study

The UCM Program and Community Partnership in Early Childhood Education certificate teaches the basics of program administration, including child care licensing requirements. At the same time, you’ll learn instruction and assessment strategies for English language learners, culturally responsive pedagogy and ethics.

You’ll also learn about the community resources available for families of children with special needs. These topics and more are covered in a variety of undergraduate courses such as:

• Community, School and Family Connections
• Introduction to English Language Learners and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
• Community and Family Resources Practicum

 

 

Unique learning opportunities in ECE program and community partnerships

UCM’s Program and Community Partnerships certificate program gives you plenty of opportunities to work with faculty, your peers and community organizations:

• Apply learning to your real-world classroom: In this program, you’ll apply deepened learning experiences related to community and family resources directly in your school and classroom.
• Make community connections in your own classroom: If you’re already working in a classroom, you’ll be able to better connect your students and their families to outside resources that support children facing learning and socioeconomic challenges.
• Position yourself for career advancement: Learn in a cohort model and work closely with your faculty advisor to develop strong relationships with teachers in the field. You can build on those relationships to advance your career or prepare for teacher certification in a UCM bachelor’s degree program.

 

What can you do with a certificate in Program and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Education from UCM?

The UCM Program and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Education certificate positions you for a number of exciting jobs. If you’re looking to change careers, step into a leadership role or earn your bachelor’s degree, this certificate can help you move forward along your career path and stand out to employers. The practical and theoretical knowledge you’ll gain from this certificate program qualifies you to work in multiple settings, including:

• Community-based child care centers
• Nonprofit organizations
• Preschools
• Elementary schools (grades PK–3, requires teacher certification)

Explore career opportunities in early childhood education

Use the tool below to check out career paths, typical salaries, projected job growth and more.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your Program and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Education certificate

At the University of Central Missouri, we aim to make higher education affordable to all. We’ve been recognized by LendEDU as a top-ranked university for low student debt. For those obtaining a bachelor’s degree along with this certificate, discover how you can finance your college education with a combination of UCM resources and federal financial aid opportunities.

Beyond the awards available to UCM undergraduates, we offer scholarship opportunities specifically for students in the Early Childhood Education program, including:

• Merle C. and Lillian J. Rider Scholarship in Early Childhood Education
• Merle C. and Maxine Rider Scholarship in Early Childhood Education
• Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Learn more about program-specific scholarships by using the UCM Scholarship Finder.