Child Development Certificate

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This program is designed to prepare students for employment in preschool programs. Graduates may be employed as aides, teachers or directors of private preschool programs.

General Education (Areas I-IV): 12 Semester Hours

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hrs.
SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hrs. or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hrs.
MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hrs. or more advanced mathematics
CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Hrs.

Technical Concentration and Electives: 28 Semester Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation To College 1-2 Hrs.
CHD 201 - Child Growth and Development Principles 3 Hrs.
CHD 202 - Children’s Creative Experiences 3 Hrs.
CHD 203 - Children’s Literature and Language Development 3 Hrs.
CHD 204 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Children 3 Hrs.
CHD 205 - Program Planning for Educating Young Children 3 Hrs.
CHD 206 - Children’s Health and Safety 3 Hrs.
CHD 210 - Educating Exceptional Young Children 3 Hrs.
CHD 215 - Supervised Practical Experience in Childhood Development 3 Hrs.

Electives: 3 Semester Hours

Recommended Electives

CHD 100 - Introduction to Early Care and Education of Children 3 Hrs.
CHD 211 - Child Development Seminar 2 Hrs.
CHD 208 - Administration of Child Development Programs 3 Hrs.
CHD 209 - Infant and Toddler Education Programs 3 Hrs.

Child Development Certificate

General Education (Areas I-IV): 12 Semester Hours

Technical Concentration and Electives: 28 Semester Hours

Electives: 3 Semester Hours

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 40