Childcare Specialist Information

What You Will Learn

The Childcare Specialist Certificate of Achievement at CCM is an in-depth credential for the current or aspiring early childhood professional. It is designed to accommodate the new high-school graduate as well as those who may be returning to school after a period of time. Students in this program have found careers in the private and public sectors of education relating to children ages birth through eight. Many of them are teaching in childcare centers and preschool settings.

This 33-credit certificate meets the educational requirements to be a group teacher in a childcare program and is also a great foundation for other child-related careers. Candidates study a variety of topics related to developmentally appropriate practice such as child psychology, guidance, curriculum and instruction. The student may choose to begin their studies with the certificate program and then continue on to complete their associate degree at CCM.

Why Study Childcare Specialist at CCM?

The Early Childhood Program provides outstanding instruction and experiential learning to prepare students for advanced study and child-related careers in a diverse and changing world. The curriculum is aligned with state and national standards and blends academic and professional preparation in a wide variety of courses. Courses are interactive with small class sizes, and offer on campus, evening, hybrid, and online options.

Faculty are also affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), New Jersey Association for Early Childhood Teacher Educators, and the National Association for Teacher Educators at an Associate Level (ACCESS).

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