Early Childhood Education Advanced Certificate Program

Specific Admission Requirements

Early Childhood Education Certificate and Advanced Certificate Programs

People take early childhood certificate courses for a variety of reasons. Most often it is career or work related to meet different job requirements as outlined in New Hampshire’s Child Care Program Licensing Rules. Sometimes these courses are also of interest to parents or students in related fields. Students may choose to be matriculated or non-matriculated depending on their reasons for taking courses. While students may be non-matriculated and take early childhood courses, students can only earn the Early Childhood Certificate or Advanced Certificate if they are matriculated students (see Option 4 of the Specific Admissions Requirements). For more information, contact Department Head Gale Hall at 603-271-2305.

The courses in the Early Childhood Advanced Certificate program meet the training and education requirements for the State of NH credential of Associate Teacher Level 4. (Refer to the Early Childhood Professional Development System Guide for other criteria for this level.) The Early Childhood Education Advanced Certificate program is available days and evenings and is "financial aid eligible." Students may also apply for the tuition assistance from the Child Development Bureau. For more information contact Gale Hall at 603-271-2305.