Child Development: Infant & Toddler
The Infant and Toddler Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of Child Development. This certificate is designed to provide instruction and field experience necessary for successful care and guidance of young children from birth through age three. THEA is waived for certificate plans. Upon completion of this certificate, students are eligible to apply for direct assessment for Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. All credit hours earned under this certificate plan transfer to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Child Care and Development.
For printable degree plan for this program, please click HERE.
*By arrangement, all Field Study courses will be conducted at a pre-approved site.
**Optional courses for student pursuing the CDA Credential.
| FIRST SEMESTER | |
| CDEC 1319 Child Guidance | 3 |
| **CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I (CDA1) | 4 |
| TECA 1311 Educating Young Children | 3 |
| CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Child | 3 |
| CDEC 1166 Field Study I* | 1 |
| CDEC 2304 Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| CDEC 1167 CAPSTONE: Field Study II* | 1 |
| TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
| CDEC 1321 The Infant & Toddler | 3 |
| CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I | 3 |
| **CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II | 4 |
| CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood | 3 |
| Total credits 25/ |