Childhood Care and Education, Certificate

Students just entering the field of early childhood or those child care providers who have not taken credit classes can earn a certificate by completing 16 credit hours of the 46-credit, one-year Certificate in Child and Family Studies. See required courses below.

Required Courses

ED7. 710	Principles of Observation	3
ED7. 731	Positive Guidance: Young Child	3
ED 152	Creative Activities/Dramatic Play	3
	or
ED 179	Literature, Science & Math	3
	or
HDFS 248	Learning Experiences/Children	3
HDFS 225	Infant and Child Development	4
	Electives	3