Infant and Toddler Development Certificate

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The Early Childhood Special Education Infant and Toddler Development certificate program prepares students to care for and teach infants and toddlers from birth to age three.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

Use theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work effectively with infants and toddlers in preschool settings or institutions in the Greater New Haven community.

Program Requirements

ECS* 107 - Introduction to Exceptional Children I 3 credits
ECS* 225 - Diagnostic Assessment of Children with Special Needs 3 credits
ECS* 226 - Curriculum for Exceptional Children: Seminar I 3 credits
ECS* 228 - Field Observation in Special Education I 3 credits
ECE* 141 - Infant and Toddler Growth and Development 3 credits
ECE* 142 - Developmental Interventions for Infants and Toddlers at Risk 3 credits
ECE* 241 - Methods and Techniques for Infant/Toddler 3 credits
Electives (See Below ) 6-8 credits

Total Program Credits: 27-29

Electives

ECE* 121 - First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration 1 credits
ECE* 123 - Introduction to Family Support and Respite Care 4 credits
ECE* 180 - CDA Credential Preparation 3 credits
ECS* 112 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education 3 credits
ECS* 113 - Creative Art/Play for Exceptional Children 3 credits
ECS* 207 - Introduction to Exceptional Children: Seminar II 3 credits
ENG* 114 - Children’s Literature 3 credits
PSY* 105 - Group Dynamics 3 credits
PSY* 122 - Child Growth and Development 3 credits
PSY* 258 - Behavior Modification 3 credits