2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Certificate in Infant/Toddler Specialization

This 18 credit hour, online certificate is available to Distance Learning students. It will provide the necessary curriculum and skills required for those out in the field working in infant and toddler settings including Early Head Start, child care, home visiting, and developmental therapy. Not open to students seeking a 4-year degree. Students cannot earn both a Minor in Infant Toddler Specialization during undergraduate years and  a Certificate in Infant and Toddler Specialization post-graduation.

 

18 Credits

Required Courses, 15 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

ECYF 493Internship in Family and Child

3-12

Certificate in Infant Toddler Specialization electives, 3 credits

Choose 3 credits from:

ECYF 252Creative Experiences for Young Children

3

ECYF 380Parenting

3

This 18 credit hour, online certificate is available to Distance Learning students. Students cannot earn both a Minor in Infant Toddler Specialization during undergraduate years and  a Certificate in Infant and Toddler Specialization post-graduation. Not open to post-graduate students with an undergraduate degree in family and child.

Total Credit Hours: 18