Child Development, Certificate

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 108 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 Hours or
• MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 0 Hours

• No courses required for the Certificate program.

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 32 Hours

• ORI 101 - Orientation to College 2 Hours

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• 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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• OAD 243 - Spreadsheet Applications 3 Hours

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

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  • CHD Elective 3 Hours (Choose from CHD 100 , CHD 208 , CHD 209 , CHD 214 , or CHD 217 .)

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 41 hours