School Age Professional Credential
Coming Spring 2023
Pennsylvania School Age Professional Credential (SAPC)
Brigitte Hix, M.A. PQAS Certified
This 120-hour program can be articulated to six college credits for the following two 3-credit courses upon completion of the SAPC and matriculation at Bucks County Community College toward the Early Childhood Education: Pre-K to Grade Four Associate Degree. (If student work is deemed appropriate by
our Prior Learning Assessment Department.
- EDUC 105 Foundations for Early Learning (PreK-4)
- EDUC 130 Early Learning and Development II
The School Age Professional Credential prepares you to become a successful educator and provide quality services for children and families. You will learn the benefits of earning your School Age Professional Credential and identify the qualities needed to be a successful candidate, understand the history, review the
6 Competency Standards, learn the SAPC-NAEYC Connection, know the components of the Professional Resource Binder and the credentialing process and earn 3 hours toward your School Age Professional (SAPC) Credential.
The SAPC focuses on 6 Competency Goals and 13 Functional Areas which encompasses 8 Subject Areas:
1. Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
2. Advancing children's physical and intellectual development
3. Supporting children's social and emotional development
4. Building productive relationships with families
5. Managing an effective program
6. Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism