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Maximize your career options with this Early Childhood Education microcredential! Developed in response to employer demand, this innovative microcredential creates a pathway for those in fields such as childcare and human services who want to pursue or maintain initial employment in early childhood settings. The skills, knowledge and experience gained lead to new employment opportunities in early childhood and continued pathways for academic success. You will start with an understanding of the foundations of education and explore key concepts in cognitive development. Skill development will include curriculum design, developmentally appropriate practice, ethical standards and conduct. Each class in the microcredential includes required field experience where you will have the opportunity to put to work all that you have learned with hands-on experience in classrooms. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for childcare, teaching aide or assistant positions.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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