Graduate Certificate in Birth Through Five
Georgia State University

Program Details

Get ready to work with young children with this online early childhood education degree. This post-bachelor’s degree program is designed for those seeking careers working with young children but who did not major in early childhood education. Become familiar with the dynamics of early childhood classroom teaching, early childhood programming and policies in a program that teaches advanced foundational knowledge of key concepts in child development, educational equity, and early childhood education.  

The curriculum focuses on innovative research and equity-based professional learning best practices for the young learner. 

Courses in this 12-month online early childhood education degree will likely include:

  • Introduction to Administration and Organization of Programs for Young Children 
  • Professional and Ethical Practice: Birth Through Five 
  • Child Guidance Birth Through Five

Credits earned can be applied toward the Master of Arts in Creative and Innovative Education degree program.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Georgia State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent