EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
Flexible Online Program
With your Early Childhood Education Certificate (Preschool or Infant Toddler Focus), you’ll have the opportunity to pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a childcare worker, family childcare provider, or preschool teacher.
Our Early Childhood Education Certificate aligns with the curriculum for the National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and provides 120 hours of supervised professional experience along with academic training. This program empowers you to work in the field while completing your degree, allowing you to earn while you learn.
Benefits of an Early Childhood Education Certificate:
The average annual salary for a Pre-School Teacher in Massachusetts is $46,330*
4% projected job growth for Preschool Teachers, on par with the national average**
Learn wherever you are with flexible online courses.
Earn your CDA (Child Development Associate) credential after your first Urban College course, empowering you to work in the field while finishing your degree.
Low-cost tuition with scholarships and grants available. Most Urban College students graduate debt-free.
There are 27 credits required to complete the Early Childhood Education Certificate. Courses may include:
Child Growth and Development
Observing, Recording & Assessing
Guidance and Discipline
The Exceptional Child
Early Childhood Curriculum OR Infant/Toddler Curriculum
Interested in an associate or bachelor’s degree? All courses in the certificate program will transfer into the corresponding associate degree program at Urban College of Boston.
In addition, transfer agreements with other colleges allow students to continue their education. See our College Transfer Pathways page for information on how your associate degree at Urban College can transfer into several bachelor’s degree completion programs.
Looking at the numbers
When examining job growth and salary data, it’s essential to recognize that these figures can fluctuate based on various factors, including years of experience, the specific industry, location, individual skill levels, and overall economic conditions. Keep in mind that the projections provided are not definitive indicators of actual salaries or job growth.
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Learning Type: Online, Synchronous and Asynchronous
Length: 27 Credits
Course Languages: English, Mandarin, and Spanish
Financial Assistance Available: Yes
Scholarships Available: Yes
Application Fee: FREE
Cost: $317 per credit - See Financial Aid for more information
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You will be asked to provide the following materials:
Copy of your high school diploma, GED, or HiSET
Photo ID
Completed Online Application
We can assist and schedule times for you to meet with an advisor about your academic goals and the Financial Aid team to discuss available support and make a plan.
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