Parent Education
General
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Program Title
Parent Education
Degree Designation
GC
Award Type
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
Online and On Campus
Program Description
The Parent Education Graduate Certificate results in eligibility for teaching licensure as a parent educator. Parent educators typically work in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes, engage in home visits, or can work in specialized areas such as a hospital or with incarcerated parents. Parent educators facilitate groups of adults during their journey of parenting. Student candidates will receive an overview of the development of infants, toddlers, and young children, as well as parenthood and adult development. In addition, the foundations of parent and family education are taught, as well as methods, theories, and strategies for working with parents of young children. This program includes multiple practicum experiences to observe practicing parent educators and 90 hours of student teaching in a parent education setting for hands-on practice and application with facilitating groups of parents.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Required GPA for graduation
3
Minimum Course Grade Applies To
All courses in a select course prefix/rubric
Requirements
Free Form Requisites
Admissions Requirements
The GRE is not required.
Complete Graduate Studies application with three recommendations and an essay.
Notes
2.75 Courses are available that lead to eligibility for licensure in early childhood special education and parent education. It is possible to combine course work and to receive more than one license. It is the students' responsibility to consult with the child and family studies department and state licensing agencies for current licensing requirements.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe adult development and learning styles in order to utilize a variety of instructional and facilitation strategies with groups of participants in early childhood and family education programs.
Outcome
Summarize the influences on parenting practices and parental behaviors, including the effects of culture and ethnicity, as well as their impact on parent-child interactions and relationships.
Outcome
Demonstrate understanding of theories of child development and the influence and effects of culture, community, and experiences on the development of children.
Outcome
Collaborate with other programs and community resources and be knowledgeable about the supports that are available for families, including referrals to outside organizations.
Outcome
Create effective learning experiences and lesson plans for groups of adults participating in early childhood and family education programs, including using technology when appropriate to enhance the services being delivered.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8166
Program Code
1830