Infant and Toddlers Specialization, C.C.C.

(12 credits)

The purpose of this program is to prepare students as early childhood education caregivers with an infant/toddler specialization or to provide supplementary training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

The content includes, but is not limited to, growth and development, early childhood education; establishing and maintaining a safe, clean, healthy, learning environment; guidance techniques and classroom management; communication; identification of child abuse and neglect; implementation of rules and regulations; nutrition; family interaction; legal and professional responsibilities; and employability skills. Programs prepare individuals to assume major caregiving and educational responsibilities within home or center-based programs for infant/toddlers.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to successfully develop a lesson plan to meet short and long term goals for student learning.

To be eligible for this certificate a student must meet:

Admissions Requirements:

• have a high school diploma or GED® certificate,
• take a placement exam if not exempt by State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315. Insufficient scores will mean the student must take appropriate developmental education courses and SLS 1501 - The College Experience .

Passing grade on required coursework:

• CCP Core Courses (see Child Care Professional)
  • EEC 1001 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credits  
  • CHD 1220 - Child Growth & Development: Infant & Preschool 3 credits  
  • EEC 2300 - Cognitive Experiences for Young Children 3 credits  
• CHD 1312 - Infants and Toddlers 3 credits  

These 12 hours cannot be a combination of 12 Personal Enrichment hours; they must be declared as a major in the degree or certificate seeking process.

Students will earn 12 college credits towards the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education.

Infant and Toddlers Specialization Total 12 Credit Hours