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Childcare Certificate

Prepares students for the work in the childcare industry and early education environment. Also excellent preparation for continued study in education and child development.

Total credits: 21


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Required Courses

BIO-1030 Introduction to Nutrition

Choose one of the following

COM-1015 Communication in Early Childhood Education Workplace or

COM-1020 Interpersonal & Small Group Communication

Choose one of the following

EDU-1030 Introduction to Early Childhood Education or

EDU-2010 Foundations of Education or

EDU-2110 Introduction to Exceptional Populations

Choose one of the following

PSY-2010 Child Development or

PSY-2020 Infant & Toddler Development or

PSY-2025 Development of the Young Child: Ages 3 to 8

EDU, PSY or SOC elective*

EDU, PSY or SOC elective*

EDU-2075 Literature for Children

*Choose courses based on the five areas of professional competency for early childhood educators in Vermont including: Child Development, Family & Community, Teaching & Learning, Health & Safety, and Professionalism/Program Organizations.

All courses are 3 credits unless specified.

Note: This list of courses is similar to the core courses for the early childhood education concentration.

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