Early Childhood Education Infant and Toddler Certificate

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Education: Infant and Toddler certificate program equips individuals with specialized skills to teach children ages 0 to 3 in early childhood settings. The program consists of four core courses and a portfolio, leading to eligibility for the Wisconsin Infant Toddler Credential. Graduates are prepared for careers as teachers in childcare centers, Head Start programs, and preschools.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Early Childhood Education: Infant and Toddler certificate is designed to equip individuals with the specialized skills necessary to work as teachers with children ages 0 to 3 years in early childhood settings. Upon completion of the four courses in this certificate program, along with the preparation of a portfolio, students are eligible to apply for and obtain the Wisconsin Infant Toddler Credential from The Registry. Six credits in this certificate program are part of the Early Childhood Education Associate Degree program.

Outline:

The Early Childhood Education: Infant and Toddler certificate program consists of four core courses:

• 10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Development (3 credits)
• 10-307-169 ECE: Infant Toddler Group Care (3 credits)
• 10-307-195 ECE: Family & Community Relations (3 credits)

Careers:

Graduates of this program are prepared for careers as teachers of children ages 0 to 3 years in early childhood settings. With the completion of the certificate and the acquisition of the Wisconsin Infant Toddler Credential, graduates are eligible to work in various early childhood settings, including childcare centers, Head Start programs, and preschools.