Vanguard University is a private Christian Liberal Arts University located in Southern California and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Online classes are taught from a Christian worldview and all child development curriculum is Biblically integrated.
Early Childhood Education classes are taught online in convenient 5-week formats with flexible hours.
Students may choose to take individual early education classes or to complete the 27-unit Early Childhood Education certificate.
Each Early Childhood Education class is 3 semester hours of credit.
Fees and Charges: $20 one-time applicaton fee, $300 tuition per class, and $30 enrollment key fee. (Books not included.) Textbooks cost per class average around $80 to $100.
For more information contact the Child Development Program Admissions office at: cdpadmissions@vanguard.edu or 877.669.8872.
Early Childhood Education Certificate Requirements
The Early Childhood Education certificate consist of 27 units. No transfer units accepted. Students who do not wish to pursue the Early Childhood Education Certificate may still take individual classes. (course descriptions)
Class Breakdown
| Early Education Certificate Classes | Child Development Elective Classes
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- Child Growth & Development
- Child, Family & Community
- Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child
- Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
- Teaching in a Diverse Society
- Observation & Assessment
- Early Education Practicum
- Health, Safety & Nutrition for the Young Child
- Spiritual Formation of Young Children
| - Infant/Toddler
- Administration of Early Education Programs I
- Administration of Early Education Programs II
- Guiding the Young Child's Behavior
- Special Needs & the Inclusive Classroom
- Music & Movement for the Young Child
- Math & Science for the Young Child
- Language & Literacy for the Young Child
- Creative Art for the Young Child
- Adult Supervision and Mentoring
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