Early Childhood Education Certification Program

GENERAL INFORMATION

This Early Childhood Education Certification Program equips participants with foundational skills and knowledge necessary for teaching young children. The curriculum covers child development, classroom management, and effective teaching strategies tailored to preschool and kindergarten settings.

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Designed for aspiring educators, this program offers comprehensive training in early childhood education, preparing graduates to become certified early childhood teachers. Through hands-on learning and practical experiences, students gain the expertise needed to foster a positive learning environment for young learners.

The Early Childhood Education Certificate Program offers flexible study options, including online and part-time formats, to accommodate students’ diverse needs and schedules. This program is ideal for those looking to start a career in education or current professionals seeking specialized knowledge in early childhood teaching.

Integrating theory with practice, this certification program includes supervised field experiences in early childhood settings, providing students with the opportunity to apply their learning directly in classrooms under the guidance of experienced teachers.

Admission Requirement of Early Childhood Education Certification

The applicant seeking admission must demonstrate a call to serve the Church, gifts for ministry, Christian experience, and spiritual maturity. Christian men and women who manifest faith, moral character, Christian experience, and academic preparation are invited to apply for admissions.

An applicant is eligible to apply for admission to the undergraduate program after they have graduated high school or passed the GED. Before a student is allowed to register for courses, admission must be granted. A student desiring consideration for admission to GMU must provide the followings:

• A completed application form
• Application fee of $100.00
• Two recent 2” x 2 ½” photographs
• An official high school transcript and official transcripts
• Two references (one from their pastor, one from a teacher)
• An essay of two or three pages detailing the applicant’s call to ministry including a self-evaluation of his/her strengths and weakness
• Bible knowledge test
• Oral interview of admission committee

Hours of Instruction for Bachelor of Arts Program

​One semester is 16-week long including one week reading week which is non-instruction week. Most courses are three semester hour units except indicated courses. Therefore, three-unit course consists of three hours of instruction per week. The instruction hour for one unit is one hour per week including 10 minute break. The actual instruction for one credit is 50 minutes a week. The total instruction hour for one semester is 15 clock hours. For three-credit course, the total instruction hours for one semester are 45 clock hours. Full-time student is required to take at least 12 units per semester.

Graduation Requirements

Students who plan to graduate from Grace Mission University must fulfill the following graduation requirements for the undergraduate program:

• Satisfactorily completion of 18 semester units
• Completion of all courses prescribed in the Early Childhood Education Certification Program curriculum
• Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0
• At least 80% units must be earned at GMU by transferred students from accredited institution in USA.
• Exit interview with faculty

Students planning to graduate must notify the registrar no later than the beginning of the spring semester of the year in which they plan to graduate.

All candidates for graduation must be approved by the faculty and the Board of Trustees. To receive this endorsement, students must have acted responsibly in manifesting Christian character and adhering to the standards of the school. In addition, students must clear their financial accounts of any remaining balances before graduation.

Degree Requirements

This is 18 semester hour degree. The requirements for completing this program are: