Early Childhood Development - Certificate of Completion
This Child Development Certificate indicates completion of the early childhood courses that allow a student to meet the professional requirements for teachers already working in a classroom setting with infants and toddlers or preschool children. The professional certification additionally requires a state awarded certificate issued by the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department upon completion of course requirements. For more information, contact the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department at 1-800-832-1321.
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
(16 credits)
Students must earn a C- or above in ENGL 1110G Composition I or ENGL 1110M Composition I and in all ECED course in this certificate to qualify for the state awarded certificate.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| or ENGL 1110M | Composition I | |
| ECED 1110 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
| ECED 1120 | Guiding Young Children | 3 |
| ECED 1125 | Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs | 3 |
| ECED 1130 | Family and Community Collaboration | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Students must earn a C- or above in ENGL 1110G Composition I or ENGL 1110M Composition I and in all ECED course in this certificate to qualify for the state awarded certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G or ENGL 1110M | Composition I or Composition I | 4 |
| ECED 1110 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
| ECED 1120 | Guiding Young Children | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECED 1125 | Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs 1 | 3 |
| ECED 1130 | Family and Community Collaboration 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
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Prerequisite(s): ECED 1110 Child Growth, Development, and Learning and ENGL 1110G Composition I or ENGL 1110M Composition I