该证书包括导致亚利桑那州教育部认可的幼儿早期课程和实践。背书以及有效的初等或特殊教育教学证书，可为3年级教室的出生教师颁发许可。该证书课程是基础教育专业的可选集中领域。选择了该计划中的每个课程，以满足AZ国家教育委员会对幼儿教学的特定要求。
Grounded in a strong child development knowledge base, this certificate plan allows you to build on your understanding of young children's traits and needs to promote their development and learning. You'll gain skills to implement developmentally effective teaching and learning approaches and to foster respectful, reciprocal relationships to involve families in their children's learning. Coursework includes early childhood studies and practicum experiences that lead to an Arizona State Department of Education Early Childhood Endorsement. The undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education is offered by the Department of Teaching and Learning.