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Early Childhood Mental Health, Graduate Certificate – Online

Program Overview

The UNC Charlotte Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) is a specialized educational pathway designed for professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in supporting the mental health of young children and their families. This program is ideally suited for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young children.

Unique Collaboration for Comprehensive Learning

The ECMH Certificate Program is a joint effort between the School of Social Work and the Department of Special Education and Child Development. This collaboration ensures a broad and deep understanding of early childhood mental health, focusing on children from birth to five years of age and their families.

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Early Childhood Mental Health, Graduate Certificate at a Glance

Delivery
Online
Credits
12 Credit Hours
Admits
Spring & Fall

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the UNC Charlotte ECMH Certificate Program will gain a robust set of skills, enabling them to:

Program Flexibility and Duration

Understanding the demands on working professionals, the ECMH Certificate Program offers:

Courses

Courses can be taken in any order and not all courses are offered in every semester. Students typically complete this certificate in 2 – 3 semesters.

Four (4) required courses:

Admissions & Requirements

The statement of purpose should address the following:

Application Deadlines

Fall semester:

Spring semester:

Tuition

Resident: $288.82 per credit hour

Outside of NC Non-Resident: $536.98 per credit hour

Non Resident: $1,098.21 per credit hour

Please note: Rates are subject to change.