Early Childhood - Infant Toddler - Certificate
The 12-credit certificate is designed for providers who work with children under the age of three. This includes family childcare providers, infant toddler teachers, assistant teachers, child care administrators, directors, Birth to 3 aides/teachers, certified providers, and anyone considering entering early childhood care and education of children in the first three years of life. Courses can be taken in any order and concurrently, as long as Infant/Toddler-Capstone (10-307-115) is taken last. Completion of the four courses in this certificate, along with preparation of a portfolio, permits the student to apply for and attain the Wisconsin Registry Infant Toddler Credential.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $1,924, Books: $290, Supplies: $0
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Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
Second Semester
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all 10-307-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Early Childhood: Infant Toddler Certificate.
Course Descriptions
In this 3-credit course you will study infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives; analyze development of infants and toddlers (conception to thirty-six months); correlate prenatal and postnatal conditions with development; summarize child development theories; analyze the role of heredity and the environment; examine culturally and developmentally appropriate environments for infants and toddlers, examine the role of brain development in early learning (conception through thirty-six months); examine caregiving routines as curriculum; and examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for infants and toddlers.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringElements of quality, philosophical foundation, respect, relationships, culturally sensitive care, diversity in group care, brain development, assessment and planning in a variety of settings for young children.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringIn this 3-credit course you will examine the role of relationships with family and community in early childhood education. Course competencies include: implement strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives when working with families and community; analyze contemporary family patterns and trends; identify strategies to strengthen and support families; explore effective communication strategies; discover strategies for developing respectful and reciprocal relationships with families; analyze strategies to promote family engagement in early childhood education programs; explore a variety of formats for meeting with families in their contexts; advocate for children and families; and explore community resources that provide a range of services for children and families.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringEncompass and integrate the theory, practice, and reflections related to Courses 1, 2, 3. Supervised demonstration in the learner's own infant/toddler setting. Student portfolio development is required. Student must be in an early childhood setting with infants or toddlers (birth to 35 months) during this course. THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN LAST. (Prerequisites: Accepted in Early Childhood Infant Toddler Certificate, 10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev; 10-307-169 ECE: Infant Toddler-Group Care; 10-307-195 ECE: Family & Community Relationships)
Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring