College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Certificate
AL, LO, MA
Purpose:
The curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in environments where the care and education of young children is the primary focus. Occupational opportunities include employment in child development programs and family child care homes and before and after school-age programs.
*Students preparing to work with school-age children should take these courses.
| One Year |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| CHD | 118 | Language Arts for Young Children or | 3 | |||
| CHD 119 Introduction to Reading Methods* | ||||||
| CHD | 120 | 3 | ||||
| CHD | 205 | Guiding the Behavior of Children or | 3 | |||
| CHD 230 Behavior Management for School-Age Child Care* | ||||||
| EDU | 235 | 3 | ||||
| ENG | 111 | 3 | ||||
| 1SDV | Elective | 1 | ||||
| Total | 16 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| CHD | 145 | Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children or | 3 | |||
| CHD 225 Curriculum Development for School-Age Child Care* | ||||||
| CHD | 146 | Math, Science and Social Studies for Children | 3 | |||
| CHD | 165 | and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings or | 3 | |||
| CHD 270 Administration of Childcare Programs* | ||||||
| CHD | 216 | Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change or | 3 | |||
| CHD 210 Introduction to Exceptional Children* | ||||||
| PSY | 235 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| Total credits for the Early Childhood Development Certificate in EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT=31 | ||||||
1 Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.