Basic Early Education

Issued by Walters State Community College

Complete four courses to earn the Basic Early Education Digital Badge. This badge establishes the student on the pathway toward preparation for earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential later, as well as earning the Technical Certificate, Associate of Applied Science that can lead to a transfer to a four-year institution for the Bachelors of Science in Early Care & Education. May also be able to earn more on the job according to Child Care WAGE$ Tennessee.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Child Development
Early Care
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Learning Development
Literacy

Earning Criteria

Complete courses including ECED 1310 Introduction to Early Childhood Education; ECED 2310 Safe Healthy Learning Environments; ECED 2315 Early Childhood Curriculum; ECED 2340 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement). Childhood Education Certificate or the Associate of Applied Science degree.