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Early Childhood Education Certificate
at Bristol Community College · 26 credits
A certificate — a shorter, focused credential (less than a full degree).
Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).
$5,832
In-state tuition / yr
22%
Graduate on time
$36,168
Median earnings after
57%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
5 transfer directly3 count as electives0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Bridgewater State University for 8 required courses at Bristol Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
Program Requirements
26 credits- Not offered this termCollege Success Seminar for EducationEDU 101 · 1 creditTransfers
- Not offered this termEarly Childhood Growth and DevelopmentECE 110 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termIntroduction to Early Childhood EducationECE 111 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termHealth, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood EnvironmentsECE 113 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termGuiding Young ChildrenECE 221 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termTeaching Practicum I and Seminar IECE 251 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termParent-Teacher Communication and PartnershipsECE 244 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termChild Care AdministrationECE 291 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.