Early Childhood Certificate

Montana Western offers three certificate programs: Early Childhood Certificate; Small Animal Grooming Certificate; and Farrier Science Certificate. The certificate programs are generally two or three semesters of academic work that lead to a certificate of completion in the program area. Contact the appropriate department for further information on these programs. Generally, all classes required for a certificate must be completed at UMW or in the case of the Early Childhood Certificate an approved UMW field site (Online, Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Lewistown, and Missoula).

Credit Requirements

EDEC 210 - Meeting The Needs of Families 4 Credit(s)
EDEC 230 - Positive Child Guidance and Management 4 Credit(s)
EDEC 247 - Child & Adolescent Growth & Development 4 Credit(s)
EDEC 265 - Leadership & Professionalism in Early Childhood Education 4 Credit(s)
EDEC 273 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Environments Part I 4 Credit(s)
EDEC 275 - Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum and Environments II 4 Credit(s)
Select 6 credits of Professional Elective 6 Credit(s)

Early Childhood Certificate Total Credits: 30

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