Online Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Infant and Toddler Leadership

The Online Leadership in Infant and Toddler Learning Post Baccalaureate Certificate at UNC Greensboro provides students with graduate-level training and a credential to pursue careers in leadership positions in early care and education settings focusing on infants and toddlers. This includes infant-toddler specialists, early intervention, Early Head Start, child care, Smart Start, resource and referral, and community college instruction.

The Program requires 19 credit hours and is offered jointly by the departments of Human Development and Family Studies and Specialized Education Services.

Online Leadership in Infant and Toddler Learning Post Baccalaureate Certificate Distinctions

The Online Leadership in Infant and Toddler Learning Post Baccalaureate Certificate at UNCG is part of a well-regarded interdisciplinary program at the University. The Certificate prepares students in early childhood education and early childhood special education. UNCG is recognized nationally:

• No. 1 best Human Development and Family Studies college in NC in 2026 by universities.com.
• No. 36 best online Master’s in Education Program nationally and No. 3 in NC in 2026 by US News and World Report.

Online Leadership in Infant and Toddler Learning Post Baccalaureate Certificate Student Experience

This fully-online program is designed for students who want to develop in-depth knowledge of infant-toddler development and programming. It is for individuals who want leadership roles within educational and/or community agencies that support infants and toddlers, and their families. Students enrolled in this program will:

• Be taught, advised, and mentored by experienced faculty from the Departments of Human Development & Family Studies and Specialized Education Services.
• Have opportunities to fulfill partial requirements for the North Carolina Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement process.
• Be eligible for scholarships from the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program if qualified.

After Receiving a Certificate in Leadership in Infant and Toddler Learning

Graduates of the Infant and Toddler Learning Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program find careers in programs such as:

• NC Birth to Three Quality Initiative
• Early Intervention
• Early Head Start
• Child care programs
• Child Care Resource & Referral agencies
• Smart Start programs
• Community college early childhood education programs

Apply to the Online Leadership in Infant and Toddler Learning PBC Program

Interested students should apply to the UNCG Graduate School. Applicants with a 3.0 GPA and a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field receive the strongest consideration. No teaching license or GRE is required.

• Early admission deadline: Oct. 1
• Final opportunity for consideration deadline: Jan. 15