2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Minor in Infant and Toddler Specialization

Students will acquire knowledge of skills and content to work with and serve our youngest children. This 15 credit hour minor, paired with a major in nursing, psychology, social work, or early childhood education, provides research-based tools for a related career working with children in their early childhood years. This can be completed online only if desired. Students cannot earn both a Minor in Infant and Toddler Specialization and Certificate in Infant and Toddler Specialization. Not open to the following concentrations in the family and child major: Child life, early childhood education (non-licensure), early care, nor early intervention.

15 credits

Required Courses, 12 credits

ECYF 202Child and Family Wellness

3

ECYF 210Promoting Prosocial Behavior in Young Children: Guidance and Cultural Factors

3

ECYF 315Infant Toddler Curriculum and Environment

3

ECYF 320Leadership and Management in Child Development Programs

3

Electives, 3 credits from

ECYF 252Creative Experiences for Young Children

3

ECYF 380Parenting

3

Total Credit Hours: 15

This program is offered online only. Students cannot earn both a Minor in Infant and Toddler Specialization and Certificate in Infant and Toddler Specialization. Not open to the following concentrations in the family and child major: Child life, early childhood education (non-licensure), early intervention.