Early Childhood - Infant/Toddler Care Certificate (C55290)
Certificate
Fully Online Option Available
The curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy to three years of age in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories, competency-based knowledge, and practice in actual settings with infants and toddlers.
Course work includes infant/toddler growth and development: physical/nutritional needs of infants and toddlers; safety issues in the care of infants and toddlers; care and guidance; communication skills with families and children; design and implementation of appropriate curriculum; and other related topics.
Graduates should be prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate infant/toddler programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Early Head Start Programs, and other infant/toddler programs.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Hybrid and Online students should be prepared to participate in community service, workshops, observations and other assignments that require additional time and preparation.
Students who complete this certificate may apply for the National Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA Credential: NC Community College Track).
Fall Semester (10 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDU 119 Intro Early Childhood Edu | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
EDU 144 Child Development I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Spring Semester (6 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDU 131 Child, Family and Community | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours in Program: 16