Program Details
The online Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education in Emergent Inquiry is open to students who already hold a degree in Early Childhood or a related field. The curriculum delves into the social and cultural characteristics of emergent inquiry, and its history. Coursework introduces Reggio-inspired early childhood education; modeling scientific inquiry as an approach to teaching, learning, and problem solving in early childhood classrooms.
This certificate is aligned with the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
East Tennessee State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
Candidates should possess at least two years of experience working with young children.