Early Childhood Educator Certificate Program

The Early Childhood Educator Certificate (ECEC) program is an accessible and innovative pathway designed to support educators in deepening theoretical and pedagogical knowledge to strengthen their teaching, advance their careers, and improve outcomes for children. The Early Childhood Educator Certificate Program consists of 12 courses, each 4 weeks in length, totaling 960 hours, and can be completed in approximately 15 months. It incorporates inquiry-based, child-centered learning and responsive teaching methods. The program combines online learning with practical experiences in real classrooms, while also providing mentorship and support services to the candidates.

Butler University is committed to providing accessible, meaningful, and expansive professional preparation that enables educators to create conditions for individuals (even our littlest learners) to reach their full potentials and for schools and communities to thrive. This is precisely the intention of the ECEC program. We are positioned to complement and expand upon existing foundational credentials, while contributing to the ongoing innovation within the early childhood education ecosystem.

Dr Susan Adamson, ECEC Program Director & Faculty Emerita Butler University COE

Photo of Dr. Susan Adamson

Program Details

Student FAQs