Delivery
Online
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.
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.
Graduates of the UNC Charlotte ECMH Certificate Program will gain a robust set of skills, enabling them to:
Understanding the demands on working professionals, the ECMH Certificate Program offers:
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:
The statement of purpose should address the following:
Fall semester:
Spring semester:
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.