The Child Development Department offers four different certificates for students interested in a career in early childhood education. The Associate Teacher Career Certification provides an overview of theory and skills needed to work with young children. It fulfills the course requirements for the Associate Teacher Permit on the Child Development Permit Matrix

The Child Development Teacher Certificate builds on those skills and provides further education in diversity issues and includes supervised teacher training. This certificate parallels the Teacher level of the Child Development Permit. The School Age Care Completion Certificate is for those who work in school related programs with children aged 5-12 years.

Children in the Justice System Career Certificate is a joint certificate offered by our department and the Administration of Justice program. It prepares students for careers working with children involved in the court system. Information on all our certificates can be found here.

To make an appointment with a department faculty advisor call our offices at 527-4315.

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