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CERTIFICATE
Child Development Certificate
Catalog: Fall 2023
Pathway: Public Services
Credits Required: 30
Program Advisors:
Success Coach:
Darlene Donoho
Darlene Donoho
Office Location: Advising South Campu
Schedule Appointment
Office Hours
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Wednesday: 08:00:00 to 15:00:00
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Thursday: 08:00:00 to 15:00:00
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Friday: 08:00:00 to 13:00:00
The Child Development Certificate Program is designed to allow students interested in the child-care industry or related fields to begin the education and training without pursuing an associate’s degree.
Sample Plan
Spring 2026
| Course Name |
Term |
Cr. |
|
LEARNING FRAMEWORKS
|
1st 8 Week
|
3
|
|
EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN
|
1st 8 Week
|
3
|
|
WELLNESS OF THE YOUNG CHILD
|
2nd 8 Week
|
3
|
|
CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
|
2nd 8 Week
|
3
|
|
|
Total: 12
|
Summer 2026
| Course Name |
Term |
Cr. |
|
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
|
Summer 1
|
3
|
|
|
Total: 3
|
Fall 2026
| Course Name |
Term |
Cr. |
|
OBSERVATION & ASSESSMENT
|
1st 8 Week
|
3
|
|
CHILD GUIDANCE
|
2nd 8 Week
|
3
|
|
FAMILIES, SCHOOL, & COMMUNITY
|
2nd 8 Week
|
3
|
|
|
Total: 9
|
Spring 2027
| Course Name |
Term |
Cr. |
|
EMERGENT LITERACY EARLY CHILDHOOD
|
1st 8 Week
|
3
|
|
CURRICULUM RESOURCES EARLY CHILD PROG
|
2nd 8 Week
|
3
|
|
|
Total: 6
|
