Infant and Toddler Care Certificate (INTC)
(CIP Code 190709)
28 Semester HoursThe Infant and Toddler Certificate program 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. All courses in the Infant and Toddler Care Certificate program can be applied toward the Associate Degree in Early Care and Education.
Job opportunities in this area are increasing because large numbers of infants and toddlers are enrolled in child care and federally funded programs. Job opportunities are available in Early Head Start and public and private child care programs.
Courses in the program are available during the day and evening.
Students entering this program of study must furnish a copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
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.
Students who complete the Infant and Toddler Care Certificate may be eligible for the South Carolina Infant-Toddler Credential.
Developmental Courses
This program of study requires that all developmental courses must be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the college. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032. These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.
courses required to complete this program
Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Since some courses are offered once a year, courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner:
FALL SEMESTERCreditLabClass
COL 105 Freshman Seminar 303
ECD 101 Introduction to Early Childhood 303
ECD 200 Curriculum Issues in Infant and Toddler Development 303
ECD 205 Socialization and Group Care of Infants and Toddlers 303
EDU 204 The Young Child: Development, Care, & Education (Birth to 3 years) 433
16315Total
SPRING SEMESTERCreditLabClass
ECD 131 Language Arts 303
ECD 207 Inclusive Care for Infants and Toddlers 303
ECD 237 Methods and Materials 332
ECD 243 Supervised Field Experience I 361
OR
ECD 251 Supervised Field Experiences in Infant/Toddler Environment
1299Total
281224Program Total
This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Education & Training
Program Contact
- Email: williamsld@cctech.edu
- Office: M700A
- Phone: (803) 778-7818
- Extension: 418