Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care (INTC)

18 Semester Hours

The Early Childhood Development Infant - Toddler Certificate specifically prepares graduates for meeting the specialized needs of children under age three. The individual will obtain a basic understanding of the developmental and care needs of young children and will learn how to create a nurturing environment in infant and toddler programs in order to meet the needs of young children and their families. Special Needs and Early Intervention will also be addressed.

Job opportunities in this area are increasing because large numbers of infants and toddlers that are enrolled in child care and federally funded programs. Job opportunities are available in Early Head Start and public and private child care programs.

The program is available during the day and evening.

The T.E.A.C.H. South Carolina scholarship may be available for students already employed in child care. Students who complete ECD 101, Introduction to Early Childhood may be eligible for the South Carolina Early Childhood Credential.