Infant and Toddler Specialization, C.C.C.

The Infant / Toddler Specialization certificate is designed for students interested in working with children from birth to age 2. Students will understand how to work with this unique population of children.  Infants and toddlers are developing very quickly. The student will learn how to create a developmentally appropriate classroom to accommodate children’s growing independence while providing the support they need.  Students will also be eligible for the DCF Staff Credential upon program completion.

 

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
Cost of Attendance

• CHD 1220
  • No textbook required.
• CHD 1312
  • Wittmer, D. S. & Honig, A. S. (2020). Day to day the relationship way: Creating responsive programs for infants and toddlers. NAEYC.
• EEC 1001
  • Copple, C., Bredekamp, S., & Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2011). Basics of developmentally appropriate practice: An introduction for teachers of infants & toddlers. Washington, D.C.: NAEYC.  
  • Copple, C. & Bredekamp, S. (2006). Basics of developmentally appropriate practice: An introduction for teachers of children 3 to 6. Washington, D.C.: NAEYC.  
  • Copple, C. & Bredekamp, S. (Eds.). (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs: Serving children from birth through age 8 (3^rd ed.). Washington, D.C.: NAEYC. 
• EEC 2300
  • Gronlund, G. (2014). Making early learning standards come alive 2^nd ed.). St. Paul, MN: Red Leaf Press.