The graduate certificate in Infant/Toddler Mental Health is designed for professionals working with families with children from the prenatal period to 36 months of age. The program provides training through a relationship-based approach and interdisciplinary and inter-professional early childhood community integration to promote mental health for infants, toddlers, and their families.
Admissions Timeline |
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Application Opens | September 1 |
Final Application Deadline | August 15 |
Final Application Materials Due* | August 29 |
Program Start | Fall |
Additional Timeline Information:
*Recommendations can sometimes take longer to arrive. You can submit your application before these have arrived. This deadline is to allow a short grace period for your recommendations to arrive, if necessary.
After submission, your application will be reviewed by staff and faculty. We make every effort to communicate admissions decisions within three to four weeks.
Applications are reviewed as they are received and will close once the cohort is full.
Technical requirements
As a fully online program, there are certain technical requirements to complete these courses. You will need:
- Proficiency using a computer and common computer software (such as web browsers, word processors, spreadsheet applications, and media players). These skills should be obtained prior to registering for an online course. You may do this by taking an Introduction to Computers class at Portland State University or some other institution or by asking a friend or family member who is familiar with computers to help you learn these skills.
- To use PSU email and the myPSU systems. PSU Odin account information will be provided once you submit your completed application.
- Unrestricted access to a personal computer (Windows or Mac)
- Access to Microsoft Office Suite or other comparable word processing software, such as Libre Office or Open Office. Google Docs alone will not be adequate for this program.
- Reliable connection to the Internet (high-speed highly recommended)
- Current version of a web browser installed on the computer
Tuition