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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog
Early Childhood Education: Infant-Toddler Teacher Certificate
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Division of Business & Professional Studies
This program is designed to qualify students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care requirements for teachers in group infant/toddler and child care centers. Only EEC-qualified individuals may accept positions as teachers in classrooms serving children ages 0-3 years. A one-semester supervised field work component in an approved infant-toddler center gives students valuable practical experience, thereby supplementing classroom theory and learning.
Upon successful completion, the Certificate in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Infant-Toddler Teacher is awarded.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes avaliable by clicking here.
Admission Requirements
CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender Registry Information) background checks are required prior to practicum placement and will be conducted in accordance with state regulations. CORI and SORI results are confidential.
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Total Credits: 18
*Course to be taken first semester before ED 203
** ED 203 is a pre- or co-requisite for ED 230 and ED 240
Program Notes
Students should apply to the Department of Early Education and Care for Infant-Toddler Teacher qualifications after completing the Certificate. Additional qualifying work experience will later enable the student to apply for the Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher qualification.
A grade of C or higher is required in all Education (ED) courses and PS 222.
PS 222 should be taken before ED 203.
ED 203 is a prerequisite or corequisite for ED 230 and ED 240 .
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