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This degree plan includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 4, 2017.
New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow the version on this page.
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New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow the version on this page.
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(Level I Certificate)
Brookhaven and Eastfield only
- 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: 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.
| CREDIT HOURS |
NOTE: Students must take CDEC 1413 at the college where they plan to graduate under this award.
SEMESTER I
| 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 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| CDEC 1319 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| CDEC 1323 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| +Elective | Child Development (one course) | 3 |
| +Elective | Child Development (one course) | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER III
| CDEC 1413 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs | 4 |
| 4 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 28 |
+Elective - must be selected from the following*:
| CDEC 1303 | Families, School and Community | 3 |
| CDEC 2340 | Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs | 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 2341 | The School Age Child | 3 |
| CDEC 1317 | Child Development Associate Training I | 3 |
| CDEC 1321 | The Infant and Toddler | 3 |
| CDEC 2322 | Child Development Associate Training II | 3 |
| CDEC 2324 | Child Development Associate Training III | 3 |
*Note: Please consult the advising guide of the college (Brookhaven or Eastfield) 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.
