Short State Certificate of Specialization-School-Age Care

Learning Outcomes

• Build foundation for explaining how children develop in all domains, conception through early adolescence.

• Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities/care for children ages 5-12 in a variety of settings.

This certificate includes outcomes for the State Early Childhood Initial certificate.

Important Notes

• Not all classes are offered every quarter. Talk to a faculty adviser.
• You have to earn a grade of 2.0 in each required class to apply it to a certificate or degree.
• Education coursework older than 5 years may not apply.

Requirements

• ECED& 120 - Early Childhood Practicum requires clearance using the Portable Background Check required by the Division of Children Youth and Families and managed by Merit.

Total Professional-Technical Courses: 20 credits