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University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Learn from experienced childhood development professionals. Your goals are unique, and your education should be, too. Potomac’s faculty and staff bring the depth of knowledge you need to thrive.
Continue your education without skipping a beat in your current role thanks to flexible online study. You can also choose to take some classes in person, if you’re near Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia—whatever fits your schedule.
The Potomac Certificate in Early Childhood Development equips you for entry-level childhood development opportunities quickly. Credits you earn in this program may be able to transfer to a Potomac degree later.
Explore the core childhood development functions and build essential practical knowledge in your field. Gain college-level knowledge you can use to pursue opportunities quickly.
Graduates of the Certificate in Early Childhood Development program will be able to:
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply.
General Admission Requirements:
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
Start mapping out the road to your professional goals in childhood development. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!