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Early Childhood Development (Preschool) (221-636-05)
Program Name
Career Studies Certificate: Preschool (CDA Equivalent)
Program Description
The Career Studies Certificate in Preschool education is designed to prepare individuals to create developmentally appropriate learning environments for preschool children. Occupational opportunities include employment in child development programs and child care agencies/centers that include preschool-aged children.
Catalog Year
2012-2016
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CIP Code
19.0709
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Financial Aid Eligible
No
VA Eligible
Yes
Department or Program Website
Department Website
Online Program
No
STEM Program
No
Zero-cost Textbooks/Materials
No
SEMESTER 1
Course
Course Title
Credit Hrs
Prerequisites
Corequisites
CHD 120
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
3
None
None
CHD 145
Teaching Art, Music and Movement to Children
3
None
None
HLT 135
Child Health and Nutrition
3
None
None
SDV 100
College Success Skills
1
None
None
Semester Total:
10
SEMESTER 2
Course
Course Title
Credit Hrs
Prerequisites
Corequisites
CHD 165
Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings
3
None
None
CHD 167
CDA Theories and Applications: Resource File
1
(or approved CHD Elective)
3
None
None
CHD 205
Guiding the Behavior of Children
3
None
None
Semester Total:
9
Total Minimum Credits: 19
1
Students who use this credential to satisfy national Head Start requirements will enroll in CHD 167 to prepare a portfolio to submit to VA DSS for evaluation. Students not using this program in that way may choose any other three-credit program-specific course which will help meet requirements for the Early Childhood Instruction certificate and ultimately the A.A.S. degree.