Child Development: Pre-school Education Infant/Toddler, Advanced Certificate
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DA HW KK MX OH TRProgram Code: 0286
The Advanced Certificate program in Child Development: Pre-school Education Infant/Toddler prepares students for employment in center or home-based programs that provide daycare for infants and toddlers. The study of child development theory and skills is necessary for those interested in becoming “nannies” or live-in infant and childcare providers.
Related Degrees and Certificates
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| CHLD DV 101 | Human Growth & Development I 1 | 4 |
| CHLD DV 107 | Health Safety And Nutrition | 3 |
| CHLD DV 109 | Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CHLD DV 120 | Intro To Early Childhood Education Group Care | 3 |
| CHLD DV 142 | Methods & Materials for Infant Toddler Care | 3 |
| CHLD DV 201 | Observation, Assessment, & Documentation to Support Young Children & Families 1 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 248 | Principles & Practice of Infant & Toddler Care | 4 |
| Required Work-Based Learning Courses | ||
| CHLD DV 259 | Practicum In Pre-School 2 | 6 |
| Program Electives | ||
| CHLD DV 230 | Intr To Early Intervention | 3 |
| or CHLD DV 262 | Child, Family & Community Relations | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
| 1 | Requires completion of clinical experience/observation hours |
| 2 | Course is held in school-age setting |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an Advanced Certificate (AC) in Child Development: Pre-school Education Infant/Toddler. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Advanced Certificate (AC) in Child Development: Pre-school Education Infant/Toddler.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD DV 101 | Human Growth & Development I | 4 |
| CHLD DV 107 | Health Safety And Nutrition | 3 |
| CHLD DV 120 | Intro To Early Childhood Education Group Care | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHLD DV 109 | Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CHLD DV 142 | Methods & Materials for Infant Toddler Care | 3 |
| CHLD DV 201 | Observation, Assessment, & Documentation to Support Young Children & Families | 3 |
| CHLD DV 230 or CHLD DV 262 |
Intr To Early Intervention 1 or Child, Family & Community Relations |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CHLD DV 248 | Principles & Practice of Infant & Toddler Care | 4 |
| CHLD DV 259 | Practicum In Pre-School | 6 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
| 1 | Program Elective |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.