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Purpose: The one-year
certificate program in Early Childhood Development is designed to prepare
students with skills related to the care, supervision, education and development
of young children from birth to age eight. There is also the ability to
become qualified to work with children up to the age of twelve in programs
which serve before and after school and recreational programs.
Occupational
Objectives: Employment opportunities include
preparation or upgrading of skills for positions as childcare center directors,
assistant directors, teachers or assistant teachers, aides, playroom attendants,
home based providers or day care workers, camp directors and before and
after school teachers in the following types of facilities: child day care
centers, nursery schools, family day care homes, Head Start programs, recreational
before and after school programs, hospital based childcare programs, pre-school
at risk programs and pre-kindergarten church sponsored programs
Admission
Requirements: General college curricular admission
Program Notes:
In addition to the general college curricular admission requirements, all
entering students will be required to take placement tests in math, writing
and reading to aid placement in the appropriate courses. Students who do
not meet required placement levels must enroll in developmental studies
courses. It is recommended that students arrange for a personal interview
and advising appointment with the program head.
A field internship
in an approved childcare center is required in the second semester of the
Early Childhood curriculum. It is a planned learning experience for the
purpose of pulling together the theories and practice learned in the classroom.
A Criminal Record Clearance/Sex Offender Registry Check is required for
placement and volunteering. See the program head for a list of convictions
that will prevent employment. The student will be expected to complete a
tuberculosis test before practicum placement.
Students must
attain a grade of "C" or higher in all courses with CHD, HLT, PSY, and EDU
course prefixes.
Students must
have a valid first aid and CPR certificate in order to be eligible for graduation.
Valid cards must be filed with the program head or central admissions office
prior to expiration and graduation.
Computer Competency
Requirement: Students in this program will
meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing
ITE 115.
Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer
competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in
which case they will receive college credit for
ITE 115.
Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only
once.
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