EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER
Home / Child Development & Educational Studies / Early Childhood Education Teacher
Build Your Future in Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate Program prepares the student to provide service in the care, development and instruction of children in a licensed early care and education program. The certificate requires the completion of 30 units of which 27 are in required courses. An additional 3 units minimum must be selected from restricted electives. A grade of “C” or better is required in each course taken. In many of the courses taken in this program, students will study, observe and learn utilizing the Child Development Laboratory Instructional Classrooms.
Upon completion of the program students will be able to:
- Know and understand the established as well as recent theories of child development.
- Recognize and challenge issues of bias that children, individuals and families experience.
- Analyze and think critically about the teacher’s comprehensive role in early learning and development settings.
- Recognize and evaluate the interrelationships of the child, family, school and greater community
- Design quality early childhood programs and curriculum.
Degrees & Certificates
- Apply online at fullcoll.edu
- Apply for financial aid: fafsa.ed.gov
- Take the online orientation
- Take assessment exam
- Meet with a Counselor
- Update Personal info in My Gateway
- Register for classes
- Pay fees
Tom Chiaromonte, Ph.D., Professor and Department Chair
714.992.7497
tchiaromonte@fullcoll.edu
Karin Pavelek, M.S., Professor
714.992.7501
kpavelek@fullcoll.edu
Jennifer Kinkel, M.A., Professor
714.992.7498
jkinkel@fullcoll.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Placeholder
Placed here so accordion tabs are closed on page load. Placed by Brain Jar.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost is $46 per unit. Non-resident tuition: $258 per unit PLUS enrollment fees (Non-Resident Tuition includes $19.00 Capital Outlay fee per Ed Code 76141).
Costs may vary; please visit website for more information: http://admissions.fullcoll.edu/fees-refunds/.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
This can be completed in 3 semesters, depending on the amount of units taken.
WHAT ARE THE JOBS AND HOW MUCH DO THEY PAY?
Career opportunities upon completion of this certificate include:
Average Salary: $50,020 – $104,220
• Teacher Assistant
• Teacher
• Lead Teacher
WHAT IS THE JOB OUTLOOK IN CALIFORNIA?
Employment of childcare workers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Parents who work will continue to need the assistance of childcare workers. In addition, the demand for preschools and childcare facilities, and consequently childcare workers, should remain strong because early childhood education is widely recognized as important for a child’s intellectual and emotional development.
However, the increasing cost of childcare and the growth in the number of stay-at-home parents may reduce demand for childcare workers.
Contact Our Department
Tom Chiaromonte, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair
Average Salary in this Field
$50,020 to
$104,220 Per Year
Careers in this Field
Teacher Assistant
Lead Teacher
Like what you’re learning?
Get Started Today
Fullerton College offers a robust selection of programs, including over 140 Career and Technical Education options for anyone interested in advancing in a profession, or seeking training for new career opportunities. With guidance from seasoned instructors at Fullerton College, learn and engage in the college’s modern facilities, gain the skills and knowledge to succeed, and thrive in today’s high-demand industries.
News & Events
Learn about what’s new and upcoming events at Fullerton College.
Student and Success Stories
Fullerton College offers its students a comprehensive academic experience, in a real college setting.
Fullerton College is one of the greatest
Digital Arts
Character Artist at MGA Entertainment
“I’ve recently become a Character Artist at MGA Entertainment and I owe it all to the Digital Arts CTE program at Fullerton College. Every single class I took helped me build a portfolio that was competitive enough to land me a job where all of my coworkers come from private colleges, and I think that’s pretty cool. Not only are the classes very useful but the professors that teach them are as well. They have endless amounts of knowledge and experience in their fields and are super eager to help their students. I am very proud and grateful to have been a part of the CTE program and I can’t wait to see where I go in the future thanks to Fullerton College.”
Digital Arts