CIP Code: 13.1209

Program of Study for the Graduate Certificate in Birth through Kindergarten

Licensure: To be considered for residency licensure, you must have 24 hours of content related to birth through kindergarten development and education

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

Additional Admission Requirements: Questionnaire

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Minimum GPA to Qualify for Regular Admission: 2.7

Location: Online

Course Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Birth through Kindergarten

Total Required (21 Credits)

Required Courses (21 Credits)

• CDE 5010 - Evidence-Based Practice in Early Childhood Education (3) [CL]
• CDE 5100 - Application and Theories of Child Development (3)
• CDE 5111 - Advanced Developmental Assessment and Program Evaluation for Children (3) [CL]
• CDE 5112 - Advanced Developmental Curriculum and Instruction for Young Children (3) [CL]
• CDE 5140 - Family-Professional Partnerships in Birth Through Kindergarten Education (3)
• CDE 5400 - edTPA Preparation (3)
• EDU 5900 - Graduate Student Teaching (3)