CHILD DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE .......................................................................................................
The program is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge to work effec tively with young children and families. Graduates may be employed as administrators in private preschool pro grams; as teachers in state pre - kindergarten programs, preschool programs, Head Start and Early Head Start programs; or aides in public school systems. Students may pursue the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Child Development or a Child Development Certificate. Child Development courses focus on developing competencies involved in the direct care of young children.
Courses
- CHD 19
- CHD 205 — Program Planning For Educating Young Children
- CHD 206 — Children’s Health and Safety
- CHD 208 — Administration of Child Development Programs
- SPH 106 — Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- BIO 103 — Principles of Biology
- CHD 100 — Introduction of Early Care and the Education of Children
- CHD 202 — Children’s Creative Experiences
- ENG 101 — English Composition I
- CIS 146 — Computer Applications
- PSY 200 — General Psychology
- ORI 101 — Orientation to College
- CHD 201 — Child Growth and Development Principles
- PSY 210 — Human Growth and Development
- CHD 203 — Children’s Literature and Language Development
- CHD 204 — Methods and Materials for Teaching Children
- ENG 102 — English Composition II
- MTH 100 — Intermediate College Algebra
- MTH 116 — Mathematical Applications
- CHD 209 — Infant & Toddler Education Programs
- CHD 214 — Families and Communities in Early Care and Education Programs
- CHD 210 — Educating Exceptional Children
- CHD 224 — School Age Childcare
- CHD 215 — Supervised Practical Experience in Child Development
- THR 126 — Introduction to Theatre
- HUM 101 — Introduction to Humanities I
- IDS 102 — Ethics
- REL 100 — History of World Religions
- ART 100 — Art Appreciation
- MUS 101 — Music Appreciation
- THR 120 — Theater Appreciation
- BIO 101 — Introduction to Biology I