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The Infant Toddler Studies microcredential prepares you for immediate employment in an early childhood infant or toddler classroom setting. Through a curriculum aligned with the Council for Professional Recognition Child Development Associate (CDA) Infant Toddler Subject Areas, you will learn how to create a safe and healthy learning environment for children. You will understand and be able to recognize all phases of infant and toddler development, create individualized learning programs, observe and assess children as you work to advance their intellectual development. You will develop programs to support language, literacy and social skills. You will also learn how to support children with disabilities, including an understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEF) Process. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to apply for immediate positions in infant and toddler settings.
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.
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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.
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