Infant and Toddler Care, CSC

Length: 16 credits

Purpose: This program is an introduction to the early childhood education field, designed to provide entry-level competencies documented by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and NAEYC’s Standards for Initial Early Childhood Professional Preparation with a specific focus on children ages birth to three. This career studies certificate is an approved requirement for employment in Early Head Start classrooms. This program also satisfies the level 2 requirement for Virginia’s Quality Rating and Improvement System.

Program Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to:

• design lesson plans to promote child development and learning;
• identify ethical and professional guidelines when working in the early childhood field.