C55290 – Infant/Toddler Care Certificate
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Certificate |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 16 |
Yes |
Description
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Students who complete this certificate may apply for the National Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA Credential: NC Community College Track).
Program Requirements
Technical Core
Early Childhood
Complete all of the following 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 |
Recommended Course Sequence
View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule