Child Feeding Undergraduate Academic Certificate
The Certificate in Child Feeding is tailored for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of child development from prenatal stages through age 12, coupled with essential knowledge in basic human nutrition and practical feeding practices. Geared towards childcare providers, program administrators, therapists, nutritionists, and various professionals in related fields, this program emphasizes the value of individualized developmental approaches and contextual learning environments. Participants will gain knowledge in managing meals, implementing developmentally-supportive feeding practices, and an understanding of child nutrition. With a focus on evidence-based strategies, the curriculum aims to address the critical need for enhanced nutrition knowledge and feeding practices among early childhood educators and professionals in related sectors.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECDE 210 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECDE 254 | Middle Childhood Development | 3 |
| ECDE 435 | Feeding Young Children in Group Settings | 1 |
| FN 205 | Concepts in Human Nutrition | 3 |
| FN 370 | Meal Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Courses to total 13 credits for this certificate
University Learning Outcome 1: Learn and Integrate. After completing the program, students will understand the developmental period from birth through age 12, value each child as an individual with unique developmental variations, and the ways that child development and the learning process occur in multiple contexts. In addition, students will know basic concepts of human nutrition, learn to manage meals and learn developmentally-supportive feeding practices.