College Catalog Programs of Study 2013-2014

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

 

Certificate

Offered through AL, ELI, 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.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor with the Early Childhood Programs for further information.
One Year Credits
1st Semester
CHD 118 Language Arts for Young Children or 3
  1 CHD  119  Introduction to Reading Methods  
CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
CHD 205 Guiding the Behavior of Children or 3
  1 CHD  230  Behavior Management for School-Age Child Care  
EDU 235 Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
2SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
Total   16
2nd Semester
CHD 145 Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children or 3
  1CHD  225  Curriculum Development for School-Age Child Care  
CHD 146 Math, Science and Social Studies for Children 3
CHD 165 Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings or 3
  1CHD  270  Administration of Childcare Programs  
CHD 216 Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change or 3
  1CHD  210  Introduction to Exceptional Children  
PSY 235 Child Psychology 3
Total   15
Total credits for the Early Childhood Development Certificate=31

1Students preparing to work with school-age children should take these courses.

2 May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.