Short State Certificate of Specialization-Infant and Toddler Professional

Interested in a rewarding career that makes a difference? Great teachers work with families and communities, educating, guiding, and inspiring all of our children to their full potential! This certificate helps you start your career in Early Childhood Education; this course helps you to examine the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers. In addition, you will study the role of the caregiver, relationships with families, developmentally appropriate practices, nurturing environments for infants and toddlers, and culturally retentive care.

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Program Requirements

Prerequisites

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.

Program Core Courses

Total Program Credits: 20

Program Outcomes

Build foundation for explaining how children develop in all domains, conception through early adolescence.
Examine the developmental needs of infants and toddlers, including the role of the caregiver in group care.

This certificate also includes learning outcomes (coursework) required for the State Early Childhood Initial certificate.

Program 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.

Internal Coding

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Description	ECE State Infant/Toddler C20
Academic Plan	ECEITC20
CIP Code	13.121