2024-2025 College of Southern Nevada Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial) 
    
    May 14, 2024  
2024-2025 College of Southern Nevada Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial)

Early Childhood Education: Preschool Education, CA


CODE: ECEPRE-CT     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 30     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible


GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION
The Preschool Education Certificate in Early Childhood Education provides students with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills training necessary for students working in a preschool setting, family day care home, or childcare center. This certificate enables students to meet Nevada State licensing requirements for Preschool Director.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS
  • Computation: MATH 104B or above
  • Human Relations: ECE 202

ACADEMIC MAP

CSN CA Early Childhood Education: Preschool Education Map  


 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and dynamics of quality education and care for young children.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate skills for providing quality education and care for young children.
  3. Demonstrate appropriate skills in interacting with young children and their families.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 9


 

Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 21


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.