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Infant and Toddler Mental Health

Infant & Toddler Mental Health: Issues & Information for Educators

The College of Extended and Global Education is proud to partner with Virtual Education Software (VESi), a leading provider of accredited online courses for educators. These online professional development courses are written by top educators and provide relevant and interactive instruction on a wide variety of subjects.

Online courses work with your schedule, allowing you to participate when it’s most convenient for you. Each course instructor is available for professional questions by e-mail or a toll-free phone number. Courses are offered for either 3 or 4.5 semester units of continuing education-level credit. Most students can complete 3-unit courses in about 30 hours and 4.5-unit courses in about 45 hours. You may register for these courses at any time during the semester however you have 16 weeks to finish the course from the time of enrollment.

VESi courses are now tablet-compatible, making it easy for you to log-in to your course at anytime and anywhere!

Course Description

Units: 3 
Price: $450

EDUC 3372. This course is designed to help educators achieve a better understanding of infant and toddler mental health, child development and strategies that can be used to promote positive relationships with children and their families. Gain information that will help you understand and identify your role as a child care provider, educator and early childhood professional. This course provides research-based information on child development, attachment, temperament and curriculum. Resources will be provided for both teachers and parents who would like more help or information about infant and toddler mental health.


* Fees are subject to change