Childcare +

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Childcare certificate will be able to:

• practice and model effective communication, observation strategies, and partnerships with children and their families;
• apply developmentally appropriate and professionally accepted practices used in childcare or school settings which promote inclusion of children with diverse abilities;
• employ strategies to maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment in childcare and school settings;
• exhibit professional conduct in an early childhood education or school setting including legal and ethical responsibilities, roles, and boundaries;
• explore pathways and demonstrate preparedness for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.

Total credits: 24

Required Courses

Courses are listed in the order in which we recommend you take them.

• INT 1050 - Dimensions of Self & Society    
• EDU 1030 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

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• PSY 2010 - Child Development

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• PSY 2020 - Infant & Toddler Development

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• PSY 2025 - Development of the Young Child: Ages 3 - 8

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• COM 1015 - Communication in the Early Childhood Education & Afterschool Workplace
• EDU 1270 - Supporting Young Children with Diverse Abilities
• EDU 2045 - Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Education
• INT 2860 - Professional Field Experience
• Choose 3 credits EDU, PSY, or SOC

Note:

Background checks are common in early childhood and afterschool fields. Those with prior justice system involvement are encouraged to research employment exclusions that may arise depending on role, employer, and/or licensing criteria.