Degree: Certificate in Public Service

Major: INFANT AND TODDLER CARE

Credit Requirements: 18 semester credit hours

 

The Early Care Infant and Toddler Development certificate program upgrades and enhances the skills of infant and toddler child care professionals and is also open to those with minimal experience. This certificate is organized with standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Professionals working with children, birth through 3 years old, are provided with instruction related to experiences in growth and development, curriculum issues, guidance, exceptionality and early intervention, creative experiences, safety, health and nutrition, socialization, and practicum experiences.

 

NOTE: Criminal background checks are required of all students enrolling in this program. Felony or misdemeanor convictions could result in applicants and/or students being ineligible to complete the program. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

 

FIRST SEMESTER (SPRING)

 

 

 

 

 

ECD 101

INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD

 

3.0

 

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ECD 102

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT I

 

3.0

 

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ECD 200

CURRICULUM ISSUES IN INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT

 

3.0

 

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9.0

 

 
         

SECOND SEMESTER (FALL)

 

 

 

 

 

ECD 205

SOCIALIZATION AND GROUP CARE OF
INFANTS AND TODDLERS

3.0

 

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ECD 207

INCLUSIVE CARE

 

3.0

 

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ECD 251

SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCES IN
INFANT AND TODDLER ENVIRONMENTS

3.0

 

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9.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL HOURS:  18.0

 

 

 

 

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