(12 credit hours)
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 demonstrate their knowledge of a developmentally appropriate infant / toddler environment.
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.
Passing grade on required coursework:
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.
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