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School-Age Child Care, SD

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Credential Type

Specialized Diploma

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Overview

Credits earned (9) will apply towards an AAS degree in Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4.

This program provides training for teachers and school-age providers in school-age childcare centers and before/after school programs. Coursework covers successful youth programing, such as observation and assessment, planning, interaction with families and communities, social-emotional development of school-age students, management and leadership of school-age programs, and professional Code of Ethics and Standards for before and after school programs. Candidates are prepared for the Pennsylvania School-Age Professional Credential.