{"id":2544,"date":"2022-06-30T13:59:12","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T18:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/?page_id=2544"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:51:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:51:39","slug":"micro-ece","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/micro-ece\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Childhood Education Microcredential"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-image: url(/education/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/2544/&quot;https:////www.missouriwestern.edu/psychology/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2022/06/Aerial-2.jpg&quot;);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 100px;margin-bottom : 100px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;overflow:hidden;padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#ffc700;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Welcome<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earning the Early Childhood Education microcredential from 大象传媒 Western will help you learn how to support young children and offer quality care in developmentally appropriate ways through stackable courses that can be used to pursue teacher certification. This microcredential will use the experience that you bring in to customize your learning based on your needs and goals (e.g., director, paraprofessional). These courses can be completed in as little as two semesters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffc700;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:1px 1px 10px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);;padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible Options<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blended, online, and face-to-face classes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different class options to fit different needs and experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goal flexibility \u2013 end with microcredential or continue on to a degree<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:40% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30 !important;padding-right : 30 !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 30 !important;padding-left : 30 !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 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fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"2.0\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:1px 1px 10px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);;padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developmentally appropriate methods for supporting young children<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Offering enriching experiences to children through play, open-ended materials and environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:40% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30 !important;padding-right : 30 !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 30 !important;padding-left : 30 !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffc700;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><h2>Tell Me More<\/h2><div id=\"form_80ec6863-edd4-4bd2-bbc4-94299c4c6566\">Loading...<\/div><script async=\"async\" src=\" https:\/\/apply.missouriwestern.edu\/register\/?id=80ec6863-edd4-4bd2-bbc4-94299c4c6566&output=embed&div=form_80ec6863-edd4-4bd2-bbc4-94299c4c6566 \">\/**\/<\/script><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:60% !important;margin-top : -100px;margin-bottom : 120px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30 !important;padding-right : 30 !important;margin-right : 0.8%;padding-bottom : 30 !important;padding-left : 30 !important;margin-left : 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type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Value of Microcredentials<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;background-color:#ebebeb;border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;overflow:hidden;padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-3 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-quote-left fas circle-no fusion-animated\" style=\"font-size:32px;align-self:flex-start;margin-bottom:50;\" data-animationType=\"rubberBand\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><\/i><style>i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-3{ color: #333333;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-3:hover { color: #333333;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 10px;\">\u201cIn a rapidly changing economy, micro-credentialing has emerged as a <strong>time-saving<\/strong> and <strong>cost-effective<\/strong> method to help learners <strong>get recognition<\/strong> for their skills.\u201d 大象传媒 Western has developed several microcredentials that will have a direct impact on the regional workforce, by providing individuals with real skills that make them desirable employees. Preliminary research has shown that earning a microcredential can \u201clead to job promotions, higher wages, and an increase in self-confidence\u201d for individuals.<\/p>\n<\/div><i class=\"fb-icon-element-4 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-quote-right fas circle-no fusion-animated\" style=\"font-size:32px;align-self:flex-end;margin-bottom:50;\" data-animationType=\"rubberBand\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><\/i><style>i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-4{ color: #333333;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-4:hover { color: #333333;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org\/handle\/20.500.12265\/151\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tinsley, B., Cacicio, S., Shah, Z., Parker, D., Younge, O. &amp; Luke Luna C. 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