Certificate Program
Award
Certificate
Length
Two-Semester (One-Year) Program
Purpose
The Early Childhood program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of situations in which care and development of young children are the primary objectives. Teachers already employed in child care may find this program appropriate for upgrading and broadening their skills and qualifications and providing training for promotion.
Occupational Objectives
Preparation or upgrading for positions such as assistant teachers (or aides) and
home care providers in the following types of facilities:
Child Care CentersAdmission Requirements
Day Care Centers
Family Child Care Centers
Head Start Child Care Centers
On-Site Programs in Business
Pre-School At-Risk Programs
In addition to the requirements for general admission to the college, a personal
interview with the program head is recommended.
Program Requirements
The program combines a blend of general education courses with specialized
courses intended to provide preparation in the areas most directly applicable to
working with children. Additionally, the coordinated internship course provides an
opportunity for an individualized practicum in the type of child care setting in which the student is particularly interested. Students will be required to go through an oral interview after internship for the college-wide assessment plan. Upon satisfactory completion of this program, the student will be awarded a Certificate in Early Childhood Development.
First Semester (Fall)
| Class | Number | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHD | 120 | Introduction to Early Childhood¹ | 3 |
| CHD | 125 | Creative Activities for Children¹ | 3 |
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| HLT | 135 | Child Health & Nutrition² | 3 |
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SOC | 200 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
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Second Semester (Spring)
| Class | Number | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHD | 205 | Guiding the Behavior of Children | 3 |
| CHD | 210 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | 3 |
| CHD | 290 | Coordinated Internship in Early Childhood² | 3 |
| CHD | ___ | Elective | 3 |
| HLT | 100 | First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| PSY | 235 | Child Psychology | 3 |
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| Total Minimum Credits | 34 |
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Footnote:
¹CHD 120 is a prerequisite/corequisite for all other CHD courses.
²CHD 120, CHD 125 and HLT 135 are prerequisites for CHD 290.
Note:
Internships for Early Childhood Certificate must be approved by program head.
Gainful Employment Disclosure |
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| Certificate: Early Childhood Development | ||
| Program Code: 632 | ||
| CIP Code: 19.0709 Early Childhood Development | ||
| SOC Code(s): | ||
| 39-9011.00 Child Care Workers 39-9011.01 Nannies |
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| Number of Students Completing Program1 | 1 | |
| In-State Total Tuition & Fees2 | $4,319.00 | |
| Out-of-State Total Tuition & Fees3 | $10,851.00 | |
| Books & Supplies2 | $700.00 | |
Additional Disclosure Information |
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1Number of students completing program between July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 2Total tuition and fees based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject to change. 3Total books and supplies are based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject to change. |
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