Child Development, Certificate

Prerequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

• BSS 090 - Basic Study Skills 3 Hours
• RDG 085 - Developmental Reading III 4 Hours
• ENG 092 - Basic English I 4 Hours
• ENG 093 - Basic English II 4 Hours
• MTH 090 - Basic Mathematics 2 Hours
• MTH 091 - Developmental Algebra I 2 Hours
• MTH 092 - Developmental Algebra II 2 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

• ENG 100 - Vocational Technical English I 3 Hours or
• ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hours

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 Hours

• SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hours or
• SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hours

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 3 Hours

• MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours or
• MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 1 Hour

• ORI 101 - Orientation to College 1 Hour

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 30 Hours

• CHD 201 - Child Growth and Development Principles 3 Hours

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• CHD 202 - Children’s Creative Experiences 3 Hours

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• CHD 203 - Children’s Literature and Language Development 3 Hours

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• CHD 204 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Children 3 Hours

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• CHD 205 - Program Planning for Educating Young Children 3 Hours

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• CHD 206 - Children’s Health and Safety 3 Hours

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• CHD 210 - Educating Children with Exceptional Needs 3 Hours

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• CHD 215 - Supervised Practical Experience in Childhood Development 3 Hours

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• CHD Elective 3 Hours

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• OAD 243 - Spreadsheet Applications 3 Hours

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 40 hours