Invest in yourself and your career with this high-demand specialist certification.
The Infant Specialist certificate prepares you to seek the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Credential, Level 5, through the Entitled Route.
Advance Your Infant Knowledge with Employer-Funded Cohort Learning
If you work for an agency or organization who understands the important role of caring for young children during the most important phases of development, this certificate program can help drive position outcomes for those you serve.
infant specialist certificate program overview
You will complete a two semester, 10-hour-a-week internship in an infant/toddler setting.
You will complete a two-semester internship under a developmental therapist in Part C Early Intervention services.
Erikson Institute has partnered with Illinois Gateways to Opportunity to be able to provide an entitled application route for the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler (ITC) Credential, Level 5.
Students in the Infancy Specialist Certificate program may seek these additional Illinois Gateways to Opportunity credentials to help demonstrate your content knowledge, skills and experience, especially to potential employers within Illinois. The application process, timing and related costs may vary.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT & SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS
With dozens of scholarships and financial aid opportunities, our team is here to help you make your graduate education more affordable.
Based on your unique professional goals, we can help you understand tuition and expenses, and identify possible financial support opportunities.
Applications received by March 15th will receive primary consideration for scholarship awards.