Childcare +

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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.

+ This program can be completed fully online.

Childcare Certificate-Sample Semester Map

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Childcare certificate will be able to:

practice effective communication with children, families, and community partners;
apply developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and professionally accepted practices used in early childhood education settings;
utilize strategies to maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment in early childhood education settings;
demonstrate professional, legal, and ethical conduct in early childhood education settings.

Total credits: 24

Required Courses

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

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.