2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Child Development/Early Childhood Education
Degree Plan: Child Development/Early Childhood Education Certificate
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CHILD.EC.EDUC
This certificate program provides general courses in early childhood for those wanting to increase their skills and knowledge for working with children.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 1311 | Educating Young Children | 3 |
| CDEC 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDEC 1318 | Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
| +Elective | Child Development (one course) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 1319 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| CDEC 1323 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| +Elective | Child Development (one course) | 3 |
| +Elective | Child Development (one course) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 1413 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs | 4 |
| Semester Total | 4 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 28 | |
|---|---|---|
+Elective - must be selected from the following*:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 1303 | Families, School and Community | 3 |
| CDEC 1317 | Child Development Associate Training 1 | 3 |
| CDEC 1321 | The Infant and Toddler | 3 |
| CDEC 1341 | CDA Preparation for Assessment | 3 |
| CDEC 1343 | Independent Study in Child Development | 3 |
| CDEC 1356 | Emergent Literacy For Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEC 1358 | Creative Arts for Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEC 1359 | Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CDEC 1395 | Special Topics in Child Care Provider/Assistant | 3 |
| CDEC 2304 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| CDEC 2315 | Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education | 3 |
| CDEC 2322 | Child Development Associate Training 2 | 3 |
| CDEC 2324 | Child Development Associate Training 3 | 3 |
| CDEC 2340 | Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CDEC 2341 | The School Age Child | 3 |
*NOTE: Please consult the advising guide at Brookhaven campus or Eastfield campus you are attending for guidance on appropriate elective courses for your career goals. Contact the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Advisor or Program Chair if you need more guidance.
NOTE: Students may earn college credit for a CURRENT earned Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Please contact the program coordinator at Brookhaven campus or Eastfield campus for details.