Child Development, Certificate

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.

Prerequisite/Corequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

ENG 099 - Introduction to College Writing 1 Hour
ENR 098 - Writing and Reading for College 4 Hours
MTH 098 - Elementary Algebra 4 Hours
MTH 099 - Support for Intermediate College Algebra 2 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

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: 2 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 2 Hours

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 30 Hours

CHD 201 - Child Growth and Development Principles 3 Hours
CHD 202 - Children’s Creative Experiences 3 Hours
CHD 203 - Children’s Literature and Language Development 3 Hours
CHD 204 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Children 3 Hours
CHD 205 - Program Planning for Educating Young Children 3 Hours
CHD 206 - Children’s Health and Safety 3 Hours
CHD 210 - Educating Children with Exceptional Needs 3 Hours
CHD 215 - Supervised Practical Experience in Childhood Development 3 Hours
CHD Elective 3 Hours (Choose from CHD 100 , CHD 208 , CHD 209 , CHD 214 , or CHD 217 .)
OAD 243 - Spreadsheet Applications 3 Hours

Child Development, Certificate

Prerequisite/Corequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 Hours

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 3 Hours

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 2 Hours

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 30 Hours

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 41 hours