Onondaga Community College

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.