For Program Information please contact:
Day, Katie,
Chair,
Room 21
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4580.

kday@atlantatech.edu


INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE SPECIALIST - Technical Certificate

This technical certificate of credit program is designed to provide the solid theory, methods, and practice instruction desirable for caregivers who work with children from birth to three years of age in a variety of care settings; to upgrade the quality of care in the center and home based programs; to increase training opportunities for infant and toddler teachers and family child care providers; and to educate caregivers not currently enrolled in formal certificate, diploma, or degree programs.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

CORE COURSES
Curriculum
Courses  
Credits
ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood care and Education
5
ECE 103 Human Growth and Development I
5
ECE 105 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
5
ECE 132 Infant/Toddler Development
5
ECE 134 Infant/Toddler Group Care
5
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
25
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
2
  Estimated Program Cost
$1,577