Short State Certificate of Specialization-Family Childcare

Learning Outcomes

• Build foundation for explaining how children develop in all domains, conception through early adolescence.
• Examine the requirements for and management of a licensed family home child care program.

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. General education credits will be accepted regardless of age.

Requirements

• ECED& 120 - Early Childhood Practicum 2 Credits 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