Child Development Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit CD61
The Child Development Specialist Certificate program is a series of five courses designed to prepare teachers and child care providers with the foundational knowledge needed to deliver developmentally appropriate services to young children. Graduates are to be able to understand and practice ethical conduct and to provide a safe, healthy learning environment for young children birth through eight years old. In addition, graduates will be able to observe and assess the behavior and design age appropriate curricula. Program graduates are qualified for employment as assistants and lead teachers in childcare centers and as Para-educators in public and private school settings. This certificate meets the Bright from the Start licensing requirement for all childcare lead teachers and Family Home Childcare programs.
Minimum Test Scores:
Next Gen. ACCUPLACER
| Reading: |
224 |
| Writing: |
236 |
| Arithmetic: |
229 |
Curriculum
Basic Skills Courses
Other Conditions for Admission: Students will be required to obtain a cleared criminal background check before beginning field placement in Practicum.
Occupational Courses
Minimum Length of Program: 2 Term(s)
Total Credit Hours: 15