Infant/Toddler Care Certificate (C55290)

Fall Semester 1

Course Class Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Credits
EDU 119 - Introduction to Early ChildhoodEducation 4.00 4.00
EDU 131 - Child, Family, and Community 3.00 3.00
EDU 144 - Child Development I 3.00 3.00
EDU 153 - Health, Safety and Nutrition 3.00 3.00
Total: 13

Spring Semester 1

Course Class Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Credits
EDU 234 - Infants, Toddlers, and Twos 3.00 3.00
Total: 3

Upon completion of the EDU-119 course within the certificate shown above, students who have earned a C or better are eligible to apply for the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC). 

Applications are available through the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education. See your advisor for more details.

Upon completion of the certificate shown above, students are eligible to apply for the National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) (Infant/Toddler CDA credential) provided through the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, DC.

Students must earn a C or better in all courses. These courses count for the 120 hours of professional education requirement. Additional requirements for the CDA must also be met prior to applying. See your advisor for more details or go to the Council for Professional Recognition and Child Development Associate (CDA).