Graduate Certificate in Infant Toddler Mental Health: FAQs

Arcadia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

No, entrance exams are not required for admission to the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program. You can learn additional requirements on our admissions page.

No, MAT/GRE scores are not required for admission to the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program. You can learn more about how to apply on our admissions page.

The first step is to start your application. Learn more by visiting our admissions page.

No, prior work experience is not required to join the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program. You can learn about additional program requirements on our admissions page.

No, this graduate certificate program does not accept transfer credits. Learn more about how to apply on our admissions page.

This graduate certificate program does not accept transfer credits. Learn more about how to apply on our admissions page.

Arcadia University accepts applications throughout the year, and you can start the program in the fall (beginning in August 2023) or spring (beginning in January 2023). To learn more about the requirements for this graduate certificate program, visit our admissions page.

You will need a GPA of 3.0 to apply to the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program. To learn more about the program requirements, visit our admissions page.

The basic requirements for admission to the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program include:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution
• Official transcripts from each college, university, or professional school attended
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Resume
• $0 application fee

For more details, visit our admissions page.

You can start classes in the fall (beginning in August 2023) or spring (beginning in January 2023).

We do not offer a virtual open house for the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program at this time. Check back soon for the next opportunity to attend.

The Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program prepares students for various career paths, including consultant or specialist roles in infant and early childhood mental health. These positions offer average salaries as high as $63,000 per year, as shown on our careers page.

You will complete 12 credits to earn the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate. Learn about the courses you will take on the curriculum page.

You will complete four courses to earn the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate. Learn about the courses you will take on the curriculum page.

No. All students will take the same courses while seeking the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate. Learn about the courses you will take on the curriculum page.

The Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate does not offer concentrations. Learn about the courses you will take on the curriculum page.

Yes, you will become a part of a cohort while seeking this graduate certificate. However, we offer the courses in an asynchronous format, letting you complete the coursework when and where works best for you.

You will complete each course online, a format that allows you to study when and where works best for you. As such, you will not need to visit campus to complete this program. However, you will complete a practicum for each course, with the option to meet this requirement at your current employer.

No, the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program does not have an on-campus residency requirement. However, you will complete a practicum for each course, with the option to meet this requirement at your current employer.

You will complete 20 practicum hours for each course, with the option to meet this requirement at your current employer.

Our program director, Dr. Foram A. Bhukhanwala, has a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia. The remaining faculty members are adjuncts with valuable experience and expertise in early childhood education and in the field of infant/toddler mental health.

Our program director, Dr. Foram A. Bhukhanwala, has a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia. The remaining faculty members are adjuncts with valuable experience and expertise in early childhood education and in the field of infant/toddler mental health.

Arcadia University has offered the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program online for over 20 years.

You can complete this online graduate certificate program in as few as two semesters. To learn more about the curriculum, visit our courses page.

We designed the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program for working professionals with busy lives. If something interrupts your course of study, you do not have to worry about losing the courses you have completed. To see the curriculum, visit our courses page.

Arcadia University does not offer a full-time option for the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program. Instead, you will take classes part time, which allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities. To review the curriculum, visit our courses page.

Yes. We designed the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program for maximum flexibility through a part-time format. You will take one class at a time, with each lasting eight weeks. This pace allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities. To review the curriculum, visit our courses page.

The tuition for the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program is currently $750 per credit hour. You will need to complete 12 credit hours for an estimated total tuition of $9,000. Learn more by visiting the tuition page.

Currently, Arcadia University does not offer scholarships for the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program. Please consider the following options regarding finances:

• Complete the FAFSA® to determine your financial aid eligibility. Arcadia's FAFSA® code is 003235.
• View lender information.

The total tuition for the Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program is $9,000. You will need to complete 12 credit hours at $750 per credit hour. Learn more by visiting the tuition page.

There is no application fee for Arcadia's online Infant Toddler Mental Health certificate program. After enrollment, you may incur other costs beyond tuition, including technology and graduate fees. You can learn more about this on our program's tuition page.