Child Development Certificate

CIP Code

19.0708

Students learn skills needed for employment in a variety of childcare facilities. Those currently working with young children may use this program to upgrade their skills. Graduates earn a Certificate in Child Development. Note that AAS degree, certificate, and short-term certificate programs are not designed to be transfer programs.

Requirements

Area I: Written Composition I and II

Select 3 credit hours from:

ENG 101English Composition I

3

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

Area II

Select 3 credit hours from:

SPH 106Fund Of Oral Communication

3

SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

CIS 146Computer Applications

3

MTH 100Intermediate College Algebra

3

Note: MTH 100 or higher (including MTH 116)

Select 4 credit hours from 100-level or above courses with one of the following prefixes:

BIO

CHM

PHS

PHY

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences

Area V: General Education Core, Technical Concentration, and Electives

CHD 100Introduction To Child Care

3

CHD 201Prin Of Child Growth & Dev

3

CHD 202Child. Creative Experiences

3

CHD 203Childrens Lit & Lang Dev

3

CHD 204Meth/ Mat Teach Children

3

CHD 205Prog Planning For Young Chil

3

CHD 206Childrens Health & Safety

3

CHD 214Families and Communities in Early Care and Education Programs

3

CHD 215Supervised Practical Exper

3

CHD 217Math & Science For Young Chd

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students

Fall Year 1

CHD 201Prin Of Child Growth & Dev

3

CHD 202Child. Creative Experiences

3

CIS 146Computer Applications

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1

Spring Year 1

CHD 203Childrens Lit & Lang Dev

3

CHD 204Meth/ Mat Teach Children

3

CHD 205Prog Planning For Young Chil

3

CHD 206Childrens Health & Safety

3

MTH 100Intermediate College Algebra

3

Note: MTH 100 or higher

Summer Year 1

CHD 214Families and Communities in Early Care and Education Programs

3

CHD 215Supervised Practical Exper

3

CHD 217Math & Science For Young Chd

3

ENG 101English Composition I

3

Area III Elective

SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

Total Credit Hours: 47