Early Childhood Education Courses
Western offers courses in Early Childhood Education, equipping educators and caregivers with the skills to support young learners. These courses are designed to equip educators, caregivers, and anyone interested in working with young children with the necessary knowledge and skills to positively impact their development and well-being. For those looking to deepen their expertise, a 9-credit Early Childhood Professional Certificate provides advanced training in early childhood pedagogy.
Program Details
Western’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) course offerings vary each semester and can be taken as standalone courses or as part of the Early Childhood Professional certificate. Unlike Western’s standard undergraduate and graduate certificate programs, this certificate program, as well as all other ECE courses, has a unique application and registration process managed through the Center for Learning & Innovation. To learn about the registration process, click here.
Course Offerings
June 2 – August 8
CLI EDUC 101 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Instructor: Carie Mitchell (cmitchell@western.edu)
Format: Fully online
Credits: 3
Cost: $570 total ($190/credit)
Drop Deadline for Refund: June 13 ($50 cancellation fee applies)
CLI EDUC 111 – Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice
Instructor: Lana Athey (lathey@western.edu)
Format: Fully online
Credits: 3
Cost: $570 total ($190/credit)
Drop Deadline for Refund: June 13 ($50 cancellation fee applies)
1st 8-Week Session | August 25 – October 16
CLI EDUC 101 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Instructor: Carie Mitchell
Credits: 3
Cost: $570
CLI EDUC 268 – Curriculum Methods and Techniques in Early Childhood Education
Instructor: Carie Mitchell
Credits: 3
Cost: $570
2nd 8-Week Session | October 20 – December 18
CLI EDUC 103 – Positive Guidance and Social Emotional Support
Instructor: Lana Athey
Credits: 3
Cost: $570
CLI EDUC 111 – Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice
Instructor: Lana Athey
Credits: 3
Cost: $570
Questions about billing? Contact the Center for Learning & Innovation at 970.943.2885 or center@western.edu
Please check back for registration in April!
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