Online Certificate Programs in Early Childhood Education and Teaching

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) graduate certificate is a 12 credit hour program designed to provide educators and others with specialty coursework focused on young children birth to age 5 years who have developmental disabilities.

This graduate certificate does not result in a teaching endorsement in ECSE.

The graduate certificate program is well-suited for educators who desire additional training for their current jobs as well as graduate students in related fields whose professions serve young children with disabilities. Non-teachers in fields such as physical, occupational or speech therapy, and psychology can enhance their work with young children and their families, further developing their professional skills and improving their marketability.

Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

Personal Statement: This statement should include your rationale for pursuing this Graduate Certificate, your interest and specific experiences with individuals in the associated population, and the reasons why you are interested in working with this population. There are no specific length requirements for the personal statement.

Completion of at least one course in special education with a grade of B or better.

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Updates to graduate program pages are made on an annual basis in conjunction with the Graduate Application for Admission.

Online Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Program Administration.

Online Graduate Certificates in Early Childhood Program Administration.

Champlain graduate certificates offer accessible entry into early childhood education graduate studies, and are an ideal professional development opportunity for those who already hold a master degree.

Our graduate certificate in Early Childhood Program Administration gives you an in-depth skill set and comprehensive knowledge of program administration specific to an early childhood setting.

It requires six courses (three credits each) and can be completed in five terms or less. Should you choose to pursue an M.Ed., you can apply credits earned to your degree requirements, as long as you earned a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Early Childhood and Play: From Theory to Practice.

The graduate certificate in Early Childhood Special Education integrates foundational courses and concentration courses to gain in-depth knowledge to support the learning and developmental needs of diverse learners. Learning is focused on current best practices in early childhood special education and interpersonal skills needed to support the child, the family, and the learning team. This learning is centered around a philosophy that supports the deep connection between play and learning to foster the development of the whole child. Best of all, you will be able to immediately apply your new learning in your current workplace.

The graduate certificate in Early Childhood Teaching integrates foundational courses and concentration courses to provide students with the skills and knowledge to create positive learning environments for young children. This learning is centered around a philosophy that supports the deep connection between play and learning to foster the development of the whole child. You will be able to immediately apply your new learning in your current workplace.

Teaching Kindergarten through Third Grade and Practicum Project.

Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education.

Explore our Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education from Walden.

Examine the components essential to effective early childhood programs and explore practical, research-based strategies for creating environments where all children and families can thrive and grow.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $400 to $600.

Exceptions and other requirements may apply, depending on individual programs. Consult your Walden Enrollment Specialist admission requirements for specific certificate programs.

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Administration, Management, and Leadership.

Ground your learning in vital early childhood curricular foundations.

UND online Early Childhood Education graduate certificate highlights play-based experiences and assessment, and social-emotional foundations in early childhood.

Early childhood educators are in demand in the workplace, especially with leadership skills, highlighted by the many unfilled vacancies in childcare, Head Start and early childhood education (ECE) programs throughout the state and nation.

An Early Childhood Education graduate certificate will enhance the skills you need, including:.

UND online graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education can be earned:.

As a stand alone certificate by completing the three designated Early Childhood Education courses.

Programs within the College are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and theCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Take classes through UND theCollege of Education Human Development the largest and most comprehensive education college in North Dakota.

Careers with a Graduate Certificate Early Childhood Education.

The Early Childhood Education graduate certificate will prepare you to become work at:.

Early Childhood Teacher: Design and implement age-appropriate curriculum for children aged 0-5 while creating a nurturing environment.

Child Care and Education Centers: Create a safe and stimulating environment for children while implementing age-appropriate curriculum for development.

This course is designed to offer strategies for caregivers to support young children positive social and emotional development, behavior, and learning through the exploration of how early experiences shape development. The emotional and social development of children, including the causes, expressions, prevention and management of challenging behaviors in all children birth to age eight are examined. Students will identify factors influencing emotional social development, utilize screening measures, and design positive behavioral supports.

Play in Development and Early Childhood Education.

This course explores the role of play in cognitive, physical and social-emotional development, and the way in which play is incorporated into educational and other programmatic settings. Students will explore how assessment of play indicates a child development, and they will use assessment to promote Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) for PreK-Grade 3 (ages 3-8) learners.

Curricular Foundations in Early Childhood Education.

This course examines the historical, philosophical, cultural, race, class, and gender influences on curriculum in early childhood, including the philosophy and mission of the Teaching and Learning.

The entire graduate certificate program is fully online. You are never required to come to campus.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course.

Over a third of UND student population is exclusively online plus, take a combination of online and on campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.

Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.

Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and .

UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

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