Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Educator (ITC)
2019-2020
Type: Career, Certificate (C1)
Open Admissions
Division: STEM and Education
This one year early childhood certificate prepares new students, as well as those who are working in the field wanting to continue their education, for professional work with children from birth to 3 years of age. This program includes a series of courses designed to develop competencies in the areas of child development, special needs, curriculum planning, and health and safety in infant and toddler education. Direct work and observation of children under the age of 3 are an essential part of this certificate.
Since the program involves a field placement(s) working with vulnerable populations, students are required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. Depending on the contents of a student's CORI and/or SORI, placement may be denied. Students who are unable to participate in the field placement(s) will not meet program requirements.
First Year
Fall
| ECE101 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE208 | Infants and Toddlers at Risk | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Spring
| ECE104 | Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE242 | Field Placement and Seminar in Infant/Toddler Education | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer 1
| ECE103 | Supporting the Young Child's Physical and Mental Health | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Program Note
Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 18
Program Student Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge about the issues of development, including major theories of development.
- Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum based on how infants and toddlers learn best, including individuality, inclusion, and diversity in all areas of the curriculum.
- Assess their competence in evaluating their attitudes towards very young children.
- Develop positive attitudes with very young children, including enhancing language development and helping very young children begin to learn to manage their own behavior.
- Implement assessment tools responsibly.
- Demonstrate the skills to collaborate with a team.
- Build partnerships with families through effective communication and interactions.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the profession by recognizing ethical guidelines and early learning standards and guidelines.
- Reflect on their development as a person and an educator and on their pursuit of ongoing professional development.
Occupational Skills Required
- Good emotional, mental and physical health
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English
- Ability to maintain safe, responsive and productive environments
- Sound cognitive abilities
Experiential Learning Required in Program
- ECE242 - Field Placement and Seminar
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less
Average Annual Growth (10-Year Projection)
- Boston MSA – 9.9%
- Boston MSA Average Entry-Level Wages (2016) – $22,000