Early Childhood Education & Child Care - Certification Courses.

This certification course satisfies the child development half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours for child care teachers and directors. Gain a broad overview of major concepts, theories and research related to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the child from birth through age 12. This course and a 45-hour course in age-appropriate curriculum (preschool, infant-toddler, or school-age) are required to complete the 90-hour certification for child care. You must successfully complete all course requirements to receive a certificate. Aligns with MD Staff Credential levels 2−4. Refunds issued up until seven days before course start date. Purchase textbook prior to class. (T) 4.5 CEUs.

(Flexible online classes use Canvas. Students will receive an automated email from HCC Password Services two weeks before the class start date. This email contains instructions for creating an HCC login and password to use with Canvas. Coursework begins on the class start date. For assistance email ChildcareClasses@HowardCC.edu.)