Infant and Toddler Development

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Infant and Toddler Development program prepares students with foundational knowledge on the development of infant and toddler aged children. Students will learn about child health, physical milestones, cognitive development as well as disabilities and developmental delays specific to this age group. Topics include communication and language acquisition, and adult/child relationship building. Also covered is social-emotional development, societal stresses, and supportive professional roles and responsibilities. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education is available.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Education
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Infant and Toddler Development (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5277N
Total credits required
9
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Describe the physical development of infant and toddler aged children and corresponding nutritional and fitness needs. (ITD200)
  • Examine appropriate health and safety standards, practices, and documentation in infant and toddler settings. (ITD200)
  • Contrast the major research and theories within the field of child development. (ITD210)
  • Summarize the cognitive and psychosocial development of the infant and toddler aged children. (ITD210, ITD220)
  • Describe attachment and relationship development between adults and infant and toddler aged children and its impact on child development. (ITD210, ITD220)
  • Summarize language development and communication skills of infant and toddler aged children. (ITD220)
  • Apply early childhood education skills in the infant and toddler setting. (ITD200, ITD210, ITD220)
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:9
ITD200The Physical Child: Birth to Age Three3
ITD210Early Attachments, Relationships, and Families: Birth to Age Three3
ITD220Cognition and Communication: Birth to Age Three3

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