Degree Plans

Child Development, Certificate of Completion


  • Academic Year: 2019-2020
  • Division / Department: Human Services & Education / Child Studies & Education
  • Degree Code: CD.CD.CERT
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(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

The curriculum in the Child Development program is designed to prepare individuals for careers in human services agencies. Students completing the program may serve in child care agencies or programs as caregivers/teachers, foster parents, or para-professionals in educational systems. The course work provides academic background and practical workplace experience.

A grade of C or higher in all Child Development classes in the selected curriculum is required for graduation.

Semester I

EDUC 1100 Learning Framework 1 hours
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children 3 hours
POFI 1204 Computer Fundamentals or
COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing
2-3 hours
CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs 3 hours
CDEC 1319 Child Guidance 3 hours
CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood 3 hours
15-16 hours

Semester II

ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 hours
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child 3 hours
CDEC 1321 The Infant & Toddler 3 hours
CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3 hours
CDEC 2307 Math & Science Early Childhood 3 hours
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development 3 hours
18 hours
Total hours:33-34 hours