2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 10, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler Education, CA


CODE: ECETOD-CT     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 30     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This certificate is not intended for transfer to NSU, UNLV, or UNR.  Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to.  Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.

AREA: Education

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION
The Infant/Toddler Certificate in Early Childhood Education provides students with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills training necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family day care homes or childcare centers. This certificate enables students to meet Nevada State licensing requirements for Infant Toddler Director.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS
  • Computation: MATH 104B or above
  • Human Relations: ECE 202

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
  • For advising assistance, log into MyCSN, and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
  • If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and dynamics of quality education and care for infants and toddlers.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate skills for providing quality education and care for infants and toddlers.
  3. Demonstrate appropriate skills in interacting with infants and toddlers and their families.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 9