Infant and Toddler Development Certificate (CAS.INFATD)

Certificate in Applied Science

21 Credit Hours

This certificate enhances the skills of infant and toddler childcare professionals and is also open to students with limited or no experience. This certificate uses the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards. Professionals working with children from birth through two years old are provided training related to experiences in growth and development, curriculum issues, guidance, exceptionality and early intervention, creative experiences, safety, health and nutrition, and socialization.

Major Requirements

ECD 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Credit: 3
ECD 102 - Growth and Development I Credit: 3
ECD 200 - Curriculum Issues in Infant and Toddler Development Credit: 3
ECD 205 - Socialization and Group Care of Infants and Toddlers Credit: 3
ECD 207 - Inclusive Care for Infants and Toddlers Credit: 3
ECD 243 - Supervised Field Experience I Credit: 3
ECD 246 - Designing Quality Infant and Toddler Environments Credit: 3

Total: 21

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Note: Program admission requires that students have a health assessment denoting good health, a negative tuberculosis skin test, and compliance with technical standards. A clear criminal background check by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is also required. In addition to SLED background checks, some child development centers and schools may require fingerprinting. Students entering laboratory courses may opt to be fingerprinted. Fingerprinting and a SLED background check are required for the early care and education workforce.