College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Certificate

AL, LO, MA

Purpose:

The curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in environments where the care and education of young children is the primary focus. Occupational opportunities include employment in child development programs and family child care homes and before and after school-age programs.

*Students preparing to work with school-age children should take these courses.


One Year			Credits
1st Semester
CHD	118	Language Arts for Young Children or	3
	CHD 119 Introduction to Reading Methods*
CHD	120	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
CHD	205	Guiding the Behavior of Children or	3
	CHD 230 Behavior Management for School-Age Child Care*
EDU	235	Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education	3
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
¹SDV		Elective	1
Total			16
2nd Semester
CHD	145	Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children or	3
	CHD 225 Curriculum Development for School-Age Child Care*
CHD	146	Math, Science and Social Studies for Children	3
CHD	165	and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings or	3
	CHD 270 Administration of Childcare Programs*
CHD	216	Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change or	3
	CHD 210 Introduction to Exceptional Children*
PSY	235	Child Psychology	3
Total			15
Total credits for the Early Childhood Development Certificate in EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT=31

¹ Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.