Infant and Toddler Development
This OEC will prepare students to work with infants and toddlers and their families
in a variety of settings including childcare, family care settings, and Early Head
Start programs.
Anchorage Needs Infant and Toddler Development
The State of Alaska has a shortage of qualified infant and toddler teachers with educational background. This program aligns with the Statewide Early Childhood Career Ladder.
Course of Study
After applying and being admitted, students will complete the following courses to receive this certificate. For more information see Admission Requirements for OEC Programs and General University Requirements for OEC Programs.
| Course | Title | Credits |
| COMM A111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| EDEC A105 | Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDEC A107 | Child Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDEC A241 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| EDEC A242 | Culturally Responsive Family Engagement | 3 |
| WRTG A111 | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| Total: | 18 |
Contact
Hilary Seitz Ph.D.
hjseitz@alaska.edu
907-786-4872