The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Early Childhood Education: Infant and Child Mental Health (ICMH) examines the foundations of development and the importance of relationships to the social and emotional well-being of infants, toddlers, and young children as well as quality relationships and environments that foster growth in all developmental domains-social and emotional, cognitive/linguistic, and physical. It is designed to provide relevant and much-needed training to those working with vulnerable families and children including early care and education providers, home visitors, child health providers, early interventionists, and other related fields.<br><br>The degree features close collaboration with local agencies that serve young children and families and provides a pathway for early childhood workers with a two-year degree currently employed in the field. This specialized training in infant/child mental health will enable graduates to better serve children and families, responding to the emerging needs of the diverse populations that they serve.