2014 - 2015 Combined Catalogs of the Colleges
Program: Child Development/Early Childhood Education
Degree Plan: School-Age Caregiver Certificate
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: CERT.CHILD.SCHOOL
This certificate program provides for an in-depth study of school-age growth and development, programs, and services. It is designed to enable students to provide an optimal learning environment for children in before- and after-school, recreational and summer programs.
SEMESTER I
| CDEC 1330 |
Growth and Development: 6-14 Years |
3 |
| CDEC 1319 |
Child Guidance |
3 |
| CDEC 1303 |
Families, School and Community |
3 |
| CDEC 2304 |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
3 |
| +Elective |
Child Development |
2-4 |
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14-16 |
SEMESTER II
| CDEC 1318 |
Wellness of the Young Child |
3 |
| CDEC 2341 |
The School Age Child |
3 |
| +Elective |
Child Development |
2-4 |
| +Elective |
Child Development |
2-4 |
|
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10-14 |
SEMESTER III
| CDEC 2189 |
Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
1 |
|
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1 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
25-31 |
+Electives - must be selected from the following:
| CDEC 1323 |
Observation and Assessment |
3 |
| CDEC 2340 |
Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs |
3 |
| CDEC 1343 |
Independent Study in Child Development |
3 |
| CDEC 1413 |
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs |
4 |
| CDEC 1454 |
Child Growth and Development |
4 |
| CDEC 2286 |
Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
2 |
| CDEC 2288 |
Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
2 |
| CDEC 2315 |
Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education |
3 |
| CDEC 2326 |
Administration of Programs for Children I |
3 |
| CDEC 2328 |
Administration of Programs for Children II |
3 |
| CDEC 2336 |
Administration of Programs for Children III |
3 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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