Certificate in Education of Young Children

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Courses in this certificate will explore creation of high quality care for young children, from birth to eight years of age. The certificate courses emphasize engagement of diverse families and collaboration with community resources. The courses in this program are aligned with the Core Competencies for Early Childhood and Youth Development programs for Missouri and Kansas and the national Child Development Associate training requirements.The on campus childcare center at S&T provides real world experiences for students interested in working with this age group. This certificate would add specialized knowledge of early childhood to existing programs such as elementary teacher certification and psychological sciences. Individuals seeking to manage or work in preschools, daycares, or other educational settings with young children would benefit from this certificate. Additional courses, including student teaching, are required for the Missouri teaching certificate in early childhood. However, completion of all certificate courses meets the training requirement for Child Development Associate, a nationally recognized credential. Additional assessments and clock hours in a childcare setting are required for obtaining that credential this certificate represents only the training completion.

College of Arts, Sciences, and Business