Preparing today's leaders in early care, after school care and youth programs.
Charter Oak State College's Early Childhood & Youth Education Certificate and Credential programs were designed for professionals and adult learners seeking continuing education and career advancement opportunities in the popular fields of early childhood education, after school care and education, and youth development.
- Certificate in Infant/Toddler Care
A voluntary professional development certificate comprised of 12 credits and created through collaboration among Charter Oak State College and Connecticut Charts-A-Course along with local and statewide experts in the field. If you have at least one year's experience working with infants and toddlers in a licensed center based or family care program, current first aid and CPR training, then you may be an excellent candidate for this program.
- Early Childhood Education - Alternate Route to Certification
A year-long intensive teacher certification program with online and in-class weekend instruction. Designed for individuals with at least three years experience in early childhood education, and who already possess a Bachelor's Degree.
- Connecticut Directors' Credential
Do you have supervisory and administrative experience in early care and education, but seek credentials that acknowledge your competencies in this important field? The Connecticut Directors' Credential, issued through Charter Oak State College, provides a voluntary system of credentialing with four levels of proficiency. Credential requirements are a combination of experience and education and incorporate core areas of knowledge for Directors. Applicants can meet these requirements through a variety of means: credit-based coursework, non-credit training, or portfolio assessment. Courses may be taken through Charter Oak State College or from any regionally accredited college or university that you choose.
- Continuing Education Units (CEU) for Teachers Online
We are pleased to offer professional development opportunities for teachers through Continuing Education Courses. Charter Oak is an Approved Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Provider #558 with the Connecticut State Department of Education.