Childcare Professional, Certificate

This program leads to a Childcare Professional Certificate which meets the training requirements for Level 4 of the new Maryland Child Care Credential System (birth to grade 3). Students must complete a portfolio that meets the standards of the Education faculty before graduation.

View the Early Childhood Education Fact Sheet.

Program Requirements (21 Credits)

EDU 103 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3 Credits)
EDU 114 - The Developing Child (3 Credits)
EDU 115 - Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education (3 Credits)
EDU 116 - Infant and Toddler Development (3 Credits)
EDU 117 - School Age Child Care Seminar I (3 Credits)
EDU 211 - Introduction to Special Education (3 Credits)
ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
*(ENG 101E - English Composition for English Language Learners and ENG 101P - English Composition for College Success are approved substitutions for ENG 101 )

Restricted Electives (7 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

ART 102 - Two-Dimensional Design (3 Credits)
EDU 212 - Processes and Acquisition of Reading (3 Credits)
EDU 269 - Internship I (1-3 Credits) *(EDU 269 is strongly recommended to all qualified students)
ENG 104 - Children’s Literature (3 Credits)
ENG 214 - Applied English Grammar (3 Credits)
HEA 105 - First Aid (3 Credits)
MUS 205 - Music Skills for the Classroom Teacher (3 Credits)
PED 215 - Early Childhood Physical Activities (3 Credits)

Certificate Requirement (28 Credits)

Note:

Students who have been convicted of child abuse, sexual abuse of a minor, or crimes of violence are precluded from employment in the field of teaching. Please discuss concerns with your advisor.

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Childcare Professional, Certificate

Program Requirements (21 Credits)

Restricted Electives (7 Credits)

Certificate Requirement (28 Credits)

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