Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) is offering a course for childcare directors to become credentialed and a course for those seeking a childcare professional credential. The Operation of an Early Childhood Center (NCP-0005) course for childcare directors meets Florida Department of Children and Families requirements for the director credential, pursuant to section 402.305(2)(f), F.S. The Florida Childcare Professional Credential (NCP-0100) course qualifies childcare workers for the Florida Department of Children and Families FCCPC staff credential. Those interested can enroll now for upcoming courses.
The Operation of an Early Childhood Center (NCP-0005) course will be offered as a remote online class via Zoom from 6–9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from May 17 to July 16, 2021. The cost for this course is $350.
The Childcare Professional Credential (NCP-0100) course is offered as a hybrid course meeting via Zoom for 48 of the 120 class hours from 5:30–9:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings from May 18 to August 3, 2021. The remainder of the course is delivered with online assignments. The cost for this course is $905 and the textbook is $75.
Both courses are T.E.A.C.H. scholarship eligible (teach-fl.org) and Rapid Credential scholarship eligible (phsc.edu/academics/job-training/scholarship).Students need to apply as soon as possible as T.E.A.C.H. takes 6–8 weeks to process and Rapid Credential is awarded on a first come, first served basis. To learn more about these courses, or to enroll, visit phsc.edu/academics/continuing-education or email ce@phsc.edu.
Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) serves the educational needs and interests of its community by awarding certificates, diplomas, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. As a comprehensive, multicampus learning-centered institution, PHSC utilizes various instructional modalities and support services. PHSC provides an accessible, diverse teaching and learning environment rich with opportunities for students to achieve academic success and cultural growth in a global society.
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