Early Childhood Development, Certificate

CIP Code: 19.0709
NOVA Code: 6320

Offered through AL, LO, MA, NOL

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in environments where the care and education of young children is the primary focus. Job opportunities include employment in child development programs and family child care homes and before and after school-age programs.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor with the Early Childhood Programs for further information.

One Year

1st Semester

CHD 118 - Language Arts for Young Children (3 CR.) OR
CHD 119 - Introduction to Reading Methods (3 CR.) ¹
CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 CR.)
CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children (3 CR.) OR
CHD 230 - Behavior Management for School-Age Child Care (3 CR.) ¹
EDU 235 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education (3 CR.)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) ²

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children (3 CR.) OR
CHD 225 - Curriculum Development for School-Age Child Care (3 CR.) ¹
CHD 146 - Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children (3 CR.)
CHD 165 - Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings (3 CR.) OR
CHD 270 - Administration of Childcare Programs (3 CR.) ¹
CHD 216 - Early Childhood Programs, Schools, and Social Change (3 CR.) OR
CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 CR.) ¹
PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology (3 CR.) OR
PSY 235 - Child Psychology (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

Total credits for the Early Childhood Development Certificate: 31 credits

¹ Students preparing to work with school-age children should take these courses.

² May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.