This certificate provides students with the skills needed in the early care and education of children infant to age 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. A student may continue to see the UCC One-Year Early Childhood Education Certificate, the Associate of Applied Science degree or the Associate of Science degree, seamlessly, since all of the certificate classes are wholly contained within the degree program.
