Child Development: Preschool
The pre-school 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 to age five. 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 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 |
| TECA 1311 Educating Young Children | 3 |
| CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs or CDEC 2340 | 3 |
| CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEC 1317 Child Development Associate Training I | 3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
| CDEC 2322 Child Development Associate Training II | 3 |
| CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I | 3 |
| CDEC 1166 CAPSTONE: Field Study I** | 1 |
| Total credits 28 |