Child Feeding Certificate
Childhood is a critical time for shaping behaviors that can have lasting impacts on health. The child feeding certificate is tailored for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of child development from prenatal stages through age 12, coupled with essential knowledge in basic human nutrition and practical feeding practices.
Geared towards childcare providers, program administrators, therapists, nutritionists and various professionals in related fields, the certificate emphasizes the value of individualized developmental approaches and contextual learning environments.
In this program you will
- Understand the developmental period from birth through age 12
- Value each child as an individual with unique developmental variations
- Understand that child development and the learning process occur in multiple contexts
- Know basic concepts of human nutrition
- Learn to manage meals and developmentally supportive feeding practices
Certificate Curriculum
- ECDE 234 — Infancy and Early Childhood (3 credits)
- ECDE 254 — Middle Childhood Development (3 credits)
- ECDE 435 — Feeding Young Children in Group Settings (1 credit)
- FN 205 — Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 credits)
- FN 370 — Meal Management (3 credits)
Fast Facts
- The first and only child feeding certificate offered in Idaho
- Online options available for all but one course
- 13-credit certificate
- Designed for working professionals to expand their knowledgebase
