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Apr 26, 2024

Catalog 2011-2012

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Catalog 2011-2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Childcare

This certificate program prepares students for work in the childcare industry and early education environment. Courses in this program are also excellent preparation for continued study in education and child development.

Program Outcomes

Successful graduates will be able to:

apply academic and practical skills based on the five areas of professional competency for early childhood professionals in Vermont: child development, family and community, teaching and learning, health and safety, and professionalism/program organization;
complete Vermont’s Level IIIA industry credential to become an associate teacher in an early childhood setting or a program director or gain the Vermont Afterschool Professional credential; and
explore pathways for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.

Total credits: 27

Required Courses

All courses are 3 credits unless specified.

Additional Requirements

Choose 3 courses in EDU or PSY aligned with Vermont’s childcare industry including courses toward your Vermont Childcare Apprenticeship, Program Director credential or Vermont Afterschool Professional credential: