Fisher College
Early Childhood Education Certificate
About the Early Childhood Education Certificate
The Early Childhood Certificate Program is designed as a first step in a preparing individuals to be competent professionals in a growing field. The Early Childhood Certificate Program provides students with the most current knowledge, skills, and to cultivate the dispositions that will enable them to become exemplary early childhood educators. Graduates will be ready for immediate entry into the ECE field or for transfer to our Early Childhood Associates in Arts Degree. The courses can be offered online, hybrid or as a cohort at an early childhood education agency. Our certificate offers the flexibility to design what your area of focus will be; infant and toddler, preschool, or family childcare.
Program Requirements
Professional Certification
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) provides 6 types of professional certifications in the state of Massachusetts.
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Infant/toddler Teacher
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Infant/toddler Lead Teacher
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Preschool Teacher
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Preschool Lead Teacher
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Director I
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Director II
Upon completion of the Early Childhood Certificate, students will have satisfied the educational requirements for all levels of certification within the age group chosen.
Early Childhood Education Career Track
Certificate recipients may pursue a career in any a vast variety of childcare centers. The following list is just an example of some of the opportunities our students have pursued. Many of Fisher's ECE interns receive job offers from one or both of their Practicums. For those who choose to continue their education, the internships provide invaluable experience to help students succeed in a baccalaureate program.
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Early Intervention Specialist
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Early Childhood Educator
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Early Childhood Education Director
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Assistant Teacher
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Teacher
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Head Teacher
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Director
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Nanny
*Based on continuous enrollment of two courses every term. Time to completion may be shorter based on eligible transfer credit or longer if course enrollment varies
Program Snapshot
Credits: 30
Term Length: 8 weeks
Learning Format: Online
Typical Time to Completion*: 5 terms; 10 months