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Child Development Specialist Certificate

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Program Description:

The purpose of this Technical Certificate is to provide the necessary skills for entry-level employment as a Child Development Specialist. Skill areas include planning a safe and healthy learning environment, steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development, positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development; strategies to establish productive relationships with families, strategies to manage an effective program operation, professionalism; observing and recording children’s behavior, and principles of child growth and development.

Program Admission Requirements:

  1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED scores.
  2. Be at least 16 years old.
  3. Meet minimum test scores.
  4. Apply for a criminal record check, and present official documentation of a TB test.

Career Information and Occupational Outlook:

Curriculum Outline:

Course Title Credit Hours
ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education 5
ECE 103 Human Growth and Development I 5
ECE 105 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 5
ECE 112 Curriculum Development 3
ECE 121 Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum I 3
Completion of Work Ready Assessment

The content of this page does not constitute a contract between Columbus Technical College and its students on either a collective or individual basis. Course curriculum, fee changes, or additional unforeseen changes may occur after publication. Course offerings are contingent upon adequate enrollments. Please contact the school offering the program for the most current information. Academic advising is available to students prior to registration; this information is not a substitute for consulting with an academic advisor.

Last updated: July 18, 2008.