Infant/Toddler Education
Overview
This CDFS certificate incorporates the West Virginia Core Knowledge and Core Competencies and the West Virginia Early Standards Framework: Infant/Toddler in order to include the most recent requirements set forth by West Virginia agencies responsible for overseeing teachers and providers working with children from birth through three years of age. The specific body of knowledge in the Infant/Toddler Certificate satisfies new state and federal mandates that teachers of very young children must have formal recognition of their training in order to obtain and/or maintain employment.
There are 19 hours in the Infant/Toddler Certificate program. The certificate is free standing or can be taken with a degree program.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Accreditation
West Virginia University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. West Virginia University's Professional Education Preparation Unit is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). That Unit includes undergraduate and graduate preparation programs for licensure of teachers and those in educational support areas. This includes programs not only in the College of Education and Human Services, but also several which are outside the College (Agriculture, Art, Health, Music and Physical Education).
6
Courses Required
19
Total Credit Hours
- Online Courses
Tuition and Financial Aid
Estimated Tuition and Fees
The Infant/Toddler Education requires 19 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $426 for residents and $1,077 for non-residents.
Financial Aid
Paying for graduate school doesn’t have to be stressful. WVU offers a quality education at a great price. We know you have a budget. We’re not looking to break it. For more about Financial Aid, visit WVU’s Financial Aid website.
Admissions Process
Curriculum
Careers
What can you do with a Infant/Toddler Education?
Students who graduate from WVU Online with the Infant/Toddler Education degree may be prepared for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities that will be open to you with this degree. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for some positions.
Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Kindergarten Teacher
Growth: 5-8%
Education Administrator
Growth: 5-8%
Childcare Worker
Growth: 5-8%
Special Education Teacher
Growth: 5-8%
Education Administrator
Growth: 9-13%
Health Educator
Growth: 9-13%
Educational Counselor
Growth: 5-8%