
Microcredential in
Preschool Professional Studies
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY 13215
Hybrid
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
70 Hours
Instruction hours
$825.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
This Preschool Professional Studies microcredential empowers you with in-demand knowledge and skills needed to work in preschool education. You will study key early childhood concepts and develop practical skills for working with young children. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to continue your education in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Early Childhood and Childhood Education associate degree and to immediately apply for work in early childcare settings. You will also have met part of the requirements (the necessary 120 hours of formal training), for the nationally recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Note: Please discuss with your advisor the work, portfolio, visit and exam requirements needed to complete your certification.
A hybrid microcredential from Onondaga Community College (70 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Onondaga Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Preschool Professional Studies Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Cognitive Development
Social-Emotional Development
Physical Development
Language Development
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.