Basic Certificate in Child Development
12 credits - All courses are offered in 6 weeks terms unless otherwise noted.
At the completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
Students who are seeking an associate degree and are not seeking a CDA credential, but also wish to have a stopping point along the way, will begin their degree with the Basic Certificate in Child Development (or, alternatively, the CDA Credential Certificate). This certificate will provide students with a firm foundation in the study of young children upon which the Intermediate Certificate will build. Courses are taken consecutively over 3 week or 6 week terms.
At the completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
- Plan for a safe and healthy learning environment
- Apply appropriate practices for advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
- Use positive strategies to support children’s social and emotional development
- Implement techniques for establishing productive relationships with families
- Use strategies to manage an effective program operation
- Demonstrate a commitment to professionalism
- Observe and record children’s behavior
- Apply principles of child development and learning
Students who are seeking an associate degree and are not seeking a CDA credential, but also wish to have a stopping point along the way, will begin their degree with the Basic Certificate in Child Development (or, alternatively, the CDA Credential Certificate). This certificate will provide students with a firm foundation in the study of young children upon which the Intermediate Certificate will build. Courses are taken consecutively over 3 week or 6 week terms.
Basic Certificate in Child Development - Program Outline
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- The cornerstone of the general education program is a three-credit course designed to provide students with the tools necessary for collegiate success. This course provides support to new students as they develop confidence in their academic and social endeavors. (Offered in 3 week or 6 week terms)
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- This course is an examination of the contributions of effective health, safety and nutrition practices on the well-being of children. Course will include a review of basic hygiene practices, health maintenance and illness prevention, as well as environmental safety practices, accident prevention, and nutritious meal planning for promoting optimal growth, development and learning. Community resources will be explored. (Not required for students from CDA program with credits in ECE 101)
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- Focus on children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development from conception to age eight. Students will examine major theories of growth and development. Concepts will be analyzed from the perspective of adult expectations of children at various ages, stages, exceptionalities and culture in relationship to developmentally appropriate program planning and curriculum implementation in early childhood settings. (Not required for students from CDA program with credits in EDP 101)
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- Study of diverse family structures, family systems theory, and the educator’s role in working with families. Critical events in the lives of families and other stressors will be examined. Focus on effective methods of facilitating communications, parent involvement, and the coordination of family, school and community cooperation with culturally diverse populations. (Not required for students from CDA program with credits in ECE 102)