Child Development Certificate
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:
Area II
Select 3 credit hours from:
Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics
Select 4 credit hours from 100-level or above courses with one of the following prefixes:
Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences
Area V: General Education Core, Technical Concentration, and Electives
| CHD 100 | Introduction To Child Care | 3 |
| CHD 201 | Prin Of Child Growth & Dev | 3 |
| CHD 202 | Child. Creative Experiences | 3 |
| CHD 203 | Childrens Lit & Lang Dev | 3 |
| CHD 204 | Meth/ Mat Teach Children | 3 |
| CHD 205 | Prog Planning For Young Chil | 3 |
| CHD 206 | Childrens Health & Safety | 3 |
| CHD 214 | Families and Communities in Early Care and Education Programs | 3 |
| CHD 215 | Supervised Practical Exper | 3 |
| CHD 217 | Math & Science For Young Chd | 3 |
| WKO 101 | Workplace Skills Development I | 1 |
Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students
Fall Year 1
Spring Year 1
Summer Year 1
| CHD 214 | Families and Communities in Early Care and Education Programs | 3 |
| CHD 215 | Supervised Practical Exper | 3 |
| CHD 217 | Math & Science For Young Chd | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Area III Elective | |
| SPH 107 | Fund Of Public Speaking | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 47