Early Child Development
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Program Description
The SRC certificate program in Early Childhood Development is designed to offer a one-year program for students interested in entering the childcare field or upgrading current skills. This program provides the academic background and practical experience for people interested in careers in education, including infant, preschool and school-age child care in early childhood centers, family child care homes, parent education, and early childhood program supervision. The classes will include practicum experience in the Child Development Center on the Canton campus or other selected child care centers.
Nature of Work
Employment opportunities for graduates of the early childhood program are very positive, whether pursuing a career in group day care, preschool settings or family care Because of the rapid growth in group care/education, the need for excellence in child care providers is of critical importance.
Certificates and Degrees
The completion of the Child Care Certificate will prepare the student with the skills necessary to understand how to provide developmentally appropriate interactions and learning experiences for young children.
This program is part of the Education & Training Career Cluster.
Child Care Certificate
24 Credit Hours
| First Semester | Credit Hrs. | |
| CHD101 | Infant Toddler Development | 2 |
| ED 227 | Clinical Experience - Infant Toddler | 2 |
| HS 101 | First Aid | 2 |
| ED 122 | Creative Activities for Young Children | 3 |
| ED 123 | Health and Nutrition | 3 |
| 12 | ||
| Second Semester | Credit Hrs. | |
| CHD 102 | Preschool Child Development | 2 |
| ED 227 | Clinical Experience - Preschool | 2 |
| CHD 103 | Behavior Management and Guidance | 2 |
| CHD 104 | School Age Child Development | 2 |
| ED 225 | Parent and Community Involvement | 3 |
| CHD110 | Child Care Professional | 1 |
| 12 | ||
| Prerequisites for acceptance into certificate program: Physical within 6 months of beginning program State background check Fingerprint check |
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