Early Childhood Education Toddler/Infant Care Certificate (C55220TI)
Certificate
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 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.
Course Sequence
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 119 | Early Childhood Education | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, & Community | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Total Credits: 16
