Online Certificates in Early Childhood

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education certificate program introduces students to a broad base of theoretical and practical knowledge about the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children from birth through the preschool years. Students participate in an internship thus gaining valuable first-hand experience. Upon completion of this program, students will meet the requirements for teacher certification by the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services.

Offered by: Fisher College Online

Behavioral Intervention in Autism

This four course certificate is designed to provide professionals in psychology, education, child care, and human services with an understanding of autism and related developmental disorders. The four courses are Introduction to Behavioral Intervention in Autism, Teaching and Positive Behavioral Support in Autism, and you can pick 2 out of the three electives: Measurement and Experimental Design, Functional Analysis and Treatment of Challenging Behavior, and Behavioral Intervention Program Models in Autism. It introduces behavioral methods and details how such methods can be used and evaluated. The certificate was developed in partnership with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, a pioneer for over three decades in research, education, and service for people with developmental disabilities and their families, the University of Massachusetts Medical School who formed a partnership with the Shriver Center in 2001, and UMass Lowell, to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth in an effort to reduce the impact of disease and disability, address inequalities in health and human service systems, and educate and develop compassionate healthcare and human service professionals.

Offered by: UMassOnline

Other Education Certificates

• Certificates in Curriculum & Instruction
• Certificates in Special Education Teaching
• Certificates in Teaching

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