EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
Early Childhood Education Certificate
The Early Childhood Education (Preschool or Infant Toddler Focus) certificate program introduces students to the fundamentals of childhood, how children grow and learn, and best practices in the field of early childhood education. In addition, the Certificate offers students the opportunity to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and can satisfy Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care requirements for certification as a Preschool or Infant/Toddler teacher.
There are 27 credits required to complete the Early Childhood Education certificate, including program concentration courses in:
Child Growth and Development
Observing, Recording & Assessing
Guidance and Discipline
The Exceptional Child
Early Childhood Curriculum OR Infant/Toddler Curriculum
Interested in an associate or bachelor’s degree? All courses in the certificate program will transfer into the corresponding associate degree program at Urban College of Boston. In addition, transfer agreements with other colleges allow students to continue their education. See our College Transfer Pathways page for information on how your associate degree at UCB can transfer into several bachelor’s degree completion programs.
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QUICK PROGRAM FACTS
Learning Type: Online, On Campus, Both
Length: 27 Credits
Course Languages: English, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Scholarships Available: Yes
Application Fee: FREE
Cost: $951 per course - See Financial Aid for more information
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You will be asked to provide the following materials:
Copy of your high school diploma, GED, or HiSET
Photo ID
Completed Online Application
We can assist and schedule times for you to meet with an advisor about your academic goals and the Financial Aid team to discuss available support and make a plan.
Career Facts and Outcomes
Occupational Outcome: Much faster than average growth expected *
Common Occupation Titles: Preschool Teacher, Infant/Toddler Teacher
Career Advancement: UCB’s ECE Certificate offers students the opportunity to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and can satisfy Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care requirements for certification as a Preschool or Infant/Toddler teacher.
Transfer your certificate towards an associate degree at UCB for more career advancement opportunities.
Alternate Pathways: Urban College of Boston (UCB) offers several degree programs including an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Take a look at our ECE degree here.
WHY CHOOSE URBAN COLLEGE?
Urban College of Boston opens new pathways to opportunity through individualized, supportive, and multilingual education that prepares a diverse community of learners to pursue career advancement and transform their lives.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Preschool Teachers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/preschool-teachers.htm (visited August 12, 2022).