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Certificate in Early Childhood Development 

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Certificate in Early Childhood Development
 at 
NVCC 
Overview

Students will learn to collaborate effectively with other early childhood educators, parents, and community partners to support the well-being of children

Duration

12 months

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

UG Certificate

Certificate in Early Childhood Development
 at 
NVCC 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from Northern Virginia Community College
  • Learn from industry experts
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Certificate in Early Childhood Development
 at 
NVCC 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • Individuals from various backgrounds, such as education, healthcare, or even retail, who are seeking a fulfilling and meaningful career transition
What are the course deliverables?
  • Understand the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 8
  • Recognize the impact of various factors, including culture, family, and environment, on child development
  • Apply developmental principles to create nurturing and stimulating learning environments for young children
  • Design and implement developmentally appropriate learning activities that promote children's holistic growth
  • Utilize effective teaching strategies to scaffold children's learning and support their individual needs
More about this course
  • This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to work with young children in safe and healthy environments that are supportive of children’s individual physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development
  • This program is designed to develop basic skills, attitudes, and competencies necessary for personnel to provide high-quality care in a variety of early childhood programs

Certificate in Early Childhood Development
 at 
NVCC 
Curriculum

Semester I

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children

Guiding the Behavior of Children

College Success Skills

Semester II

Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings

Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education

Certificate in Early Childhood Development
 at 
NVCC 
Entry Requirements

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Certificate in Early Childhood Development
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Contact Information

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6699 Springfield Center Dr, Springfield, VA 22150, United States
Springfield ( Virginia)

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