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Certificate

If you want to make a difference in the development of children, our certificate program could help. The growing number of working parents has created a greater need for skilled caregivers of young children.* Our professional lead teacher program can help you develop the skills needed to guide and shape young children from birth to eight years old, serve as a role model, and support the parents of these children. Hands-on, lab-based courses and real-life exposure to children in licensed childcare facilities offers you the necessary training to pursue a career in childcare.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded a certificate.

Program Features

  • A focus on children's maximum growth and development
  • The opportunity to work directly with children

Potential Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this program you may find future entry-level employment opportunities such as:

  • Lead teacher
  • Day care teacher

Courses and Typical Length of Study

The approximate length of study for this program is 18 semester credit hours.

Career
Courses 		SemesterCredit Hours
EDUC102 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Environments
and Curriculum 		3
EDUC112 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Children 3
EDUC246 Literacy and Language Arts in Early/Childhood 3
EDUC250 Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum 3
EDUC260 Child Guidance and Discipline 3
PSYC113 Child and Adolescent Growth and Development 3

Total Credit Hours

18

Program Outcomes

The professional lead teacher program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child development and learning
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of practice in teaching and learning
  • Demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, nutrition, and administrative guidelines in early childhood settings

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2010–2011 Edition, Child Day
Care Services, http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs032.htm (accessed January 2010).