Early Childhood Development Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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This certificate is available to students with baccalaureate degrees who are already working with young children, either as family child care providers, or in various center-based capacities, including teaching or administration. It will provide immediate and substantial support to providers coming to the field from other areas of study. The certificate includes coursework in child development, observation and curriculum preparation, and requires supervised practical experience.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

PSY 36100 - Human Development I: Infancy and Childhood
or
HDFS 42100 - Children’s Social Development (elective)
or
HDFS 43101 - Techniques of Human Assessment (elective)
HDFS 21600 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
or
HDFS 22800 - Developmental Infant and Toddler Care (elective)
or
HDFS 43101 - Techniques of Human Assessment
(elective)
HDFS 21700 - Issues in Early Childhood Education
or
HDFS 42100 - Children’s Social Development
(elective)
or
HDFS 22800 - Developmental Infant and Toddler Care
(elective)
or
HDFS 34000 - Teaching Very Young Children With Special Needs
(elective)
HDFS 30800 - Language and Literature in Early Childhood
HDFS 47000 - Supervised Experience in Early Childhood Programs

For Acting Administrators

PSY 36100 - Human Development I: Infancy and Childhood
or
HDFS 42100 - Children’s Social Development (elective)
or
HDFS 43101 - Techniques of Human Assessment (elective)
HDFS 21600 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
or
HDFS 30501 - Art, Music and Movement in Early Childhood (elective)
or
HDFS 22800 - Developmental Infant and Toddler Care (elective)
or
HDFS 43101 - Techniques of Human Assessment
(elective)
HDFS 21700 - Issues in Early Childhood Education
or
HDFS 42100 - Children’s Social Development
(elective)
or
HDFS 22800 - Developmental Infant and Toddler Care
(elective)
HDFS 30800 - Language and Literature in Early Childhood
HDFS 33201 - Child Care Administration
HDFS 47000 - Supervised Experience in Early Childhood Programs

For Family Childcare Providers

Possible Electives

Total 18 Credits Required

Note: Some students may already have coursework that approximates that of some required courses. Alternative courses should enrich the student’s familiarity with the topics or issues addressed in the required courses. Alternative courses must be chosen in consultation with program advisors.