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Degrees & Certificates

Early Childhood Education Infant / Toddler, C.C. (Cumberland)

​​​This career certificate is intended for use by professionals and paraprofessionals working in the field of infant/toddler care in all settings, including center-based care, family child care programs, and in community based programs that support infant, toddlers and their families. By focusing on infant/toddler mental health and social/emotional development as well as adding an intensive supervised field work experience, candidates will increase knowledge and skills in caring for children birth through 36 months of age.
Program Goals
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate competence in building reciprocal and responsive relationships with children and families.
  • Understand the core principles of child development and recognize that each area of development; social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and communication depends upon and is influenced by the other. 
  • Recognize that a quality curriculum is the foundation of a quality program and inclusive of children of all families, culture and abilities.
  • Analyze the infant/toddler environment to ensure that it meets the need to be family-centered and thoughtfully designed to meet the cultural, social, emotional, physical and cognitive need of child.
  • Demonstrate support of families by being aware of community resources and by collaborating with other professionals.
  • Knows and adheres to licensing and regulatory requirements.
Admissions
Rowan College welcomes students seeking a post-secondary education. Admission to this program is open to high school graduates, GED (General Education Development) recipients or others who can benefit from the instruction offered. High school students may be considered for early admission or the High School Option program. Applications are accepted from residents of other New Jersey counties and other states and countries.​

When you Graduate
Certificate programs provide specific career skills development as well as the opportunity to test an area of interest, or enhance a degree program. Students who complete a certificate program can continue to obtain a degree.

Career Opportunities
Infant/Toddler caregiver in childcare, Head Start, home day care setting.​

Disclaimer: 
The content and requirements of the program requirements may be altered at any time at the discretion of the College. The program requirements were checked for accuracy at the time of publishing but should not be considered a contract between the College and the student.
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Disclaimer:
The content and requirements of the program requirements may be altered at any time at the discretion of the College. The program requirements were checked for accuracy at the time of publishing but should not be considered a contract between the College and the student.