Infant/Toddler Care Certificate Program [C55290]
Program Information
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 young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
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 parents and children; design an 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.
Program of Study
General Education Required Courses
None
Major Required Courses
EDU 119 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 4 |
EDU 131 | Child Family and Community | 3 |
EDU 144 | Child Development I | 3 |
EDU 153 | Health Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
EDU 234 | Infants Toddlers and Twos | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
Program Learning Outcomes
Technical Requirements