Childhood Diversity and Learning
Graduate Certificate
Focus your learning specifically on the development of children from birth through third grade, the intersectionality of diverse characteristics of families, and the community's role in shaping young children’s development as they negotiate the natural world and early learning environments. This program can also be stacked into a master's degree. Begin courses in any term.
Less than one year
Earn all 9 credits of this certificate in just two terms.
Delivered online
Utilize Blackboard, our learning management system, to earn your certificate in a flexible, convenient way.
$569 per credit
All students pay the same tuition and fees, regardless of location.
Focus your learning.
Explore and develop skill sets to support the diverse needs of children from birth through grade 3.
- Study in-depth concepts about children's development and assessment from birth through third grade.
- Learn about current theory and practical strategies for planning and implementing appropriate experiences for young children and families.
- Explore the impact of personal identity, worldview, and prior experiences on perceptions, expectations, and interactions withing the context of education.
Courses
Our flexible online certificate courses are offered online via Blackboard during the fall, spring and summer terms. To complete the certificate, students will enroll in the following courses:
- EDPSYCH 5109 Development and Assessment of Young Children (3)
- ELEMECML 6210 Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Theory and Practice (3)
- ELEMECML 5120 Child, Family, School, Human and Community Relationships (3)
Ready to earn your certificate? Questions about what courses you may need? Simply fill out our interest form and our dedicated Student Support Specialist will reach out to you within one business day to help:
- Answer any questions you have about the program
- Confirm your eligibility for the program
- Determine if you have credits or prior experience that can be applied toward the certificate
- Navigate the streamlined application and enrollment process
Already a student at UNI? Current students can add this certificate to their degree program.
Take the next step.
Earning a micro-credential at UNI is an affordable and accelerated way to enhance your skills and career opportunities. We provide a streamlined application and enrollment process. Once you submit the 'Get Started' form, our Student Support Specialist will connect with you to create your plan of study - ensuring you know exactly what courses to take to meet your goals.
Complete our 'Get Started' form above and our dedicated support staff will work with you to create a specific plan of study to match your goals.
Submit your application and send official transcripts to the UNI Application for Admission.
Once you've been admitted to the program, you'll submit an enrollment request form each semester.
Stack your certificate into a master's degree.
Our Childhood Diversity and Learning program is just the beginning - this graduate certificate can be applied to the Transformative Education Master of Arts in Education degree. After you complete your first certificate, our Student Support Specialist can connect you with two additional certificate programs, allowing you to earn your master's degree in a way that fits your goals and schedule. Contact us to learn more.