Course List - Infant Toddler Certificate
(12 credits including Capstone Experience)
Upon successful completion of the program, a Certificate and 12 credits are earned
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course I Infant and Toddler Development |
HDFS 297.001 |
This course is intended as a starting point for professionals: Family Day Care Providers, child or school-age care Aides and Assistant Teachers, or Aides for Early Head Start and Head Start. Introduction to physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development as appropriate during the infant and toddler stages. |
3 credits |
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Course II Building Family and Community Partnerships to Support Infants and Toddlers |
HDFS 297.002 |
Apply theory and methods for understanding the importance and benefits of collaborative, supportive relationships with families as a necessary responsibility of an infant/toddler educator. |
3 credits |
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Course III Interactions that Support Infant/Toddler Social-Emotional, Cognitive, and Language and Literacy |
HDFS 297.003 |
Explore the critical role that the adult-child relationship plays in supporting children’s optimal development and learning the three-key area: (1) social-emotional, (2) cognitive, and (3) language and literacy |
3 credits |
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Course IV Capstone Experience |
HDFS 297.004 |
Field-based course allows students to apply, reflect and practice their knowledge and skills that they have learned through previous coursework/training while working with infants, toddlers and their families. |
3 credits |