Erie Community College in Buffalo, New York, offers classes in early childhood development. Students with an associate degree in early childhood will graduate with a knowledge base in child development and growth. Graduates are able to plan and select materials that are appropriate for early childhood programs. They also are able to interpret early childhood behaviors and supervise young children. Among the classes offered are Early Childhood Education and Developmental Psychology.
Genesee Community College in Batavia, New York, has an early childhood certificate program available. The program is geared for those who wish to become a caregiver for young children and aims to improve the skills of those who already work with children. A full-time student can complete the program in two semesters. Some of the classes offered are The Preschool Child: Health, Safety and Nutrition as well as Child and Adolescent Development.
Niagara County Community College in Sanborn, New York, offers an early childhood studies certificate program. Students enrolled in this program take coursework in communications, mathematics and writing. Observation work in the field is required for this 31-credit hour program. Classes available include Child Development, Anti-Bias Early Childhood Education as well as Infant and Toddler Care and Education. The school offers a variety of scholarships to prospective students.
The University at Buffalo offers an advanced degree certificate and master's degree program in early childhood development. The program is affiliated with an early childhood research center, which has about 90 preschool students. At the center, UB students can observe classroom activities and become involved in the center's program and research. Classes offered include Childhood Literacy Methods and Childhood Development and Learning.
Canisius College in Buffalo offers two certification programs in early childhood education. Students who major in this concentration can obtain dual certifications and finish the program by participating in two seven-week full-time teaching sessions. Classes offered include Infant/Toddler Care and Education, as well as Human Growth and Social Development. The college states that their program is nationally known and allows graduates to teach children from birth to second grade.