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 will be conducted at a pre-approved site.
| FIRST SEMESTER | |
| CDEC 1319 Child Guidance | 3 |
| CDEC 1317 Child Development Associate Training I | 3 |
| TECA 1311 Educating Young Children | 3 |
| CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Child | 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 2322 Child Development Associate Training II | 3 |
| Total credits 25 |