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Child Development Short-Term Certificate

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Advisor - Wallace Drive Campus: Gwen Ford (256.549.8335) gford@gadsdenstate.edu

The courses in this program of study may not be offered every semester.  It is important to consult with your advisor to determine course schedules to stay on track to graduate.

Area V — Required Courses

Item #
Title
hours
CHD 100
Introduction of Early Care and Education of Children
3
CHD 201
Child Growth and Development Principles
3
CHD 204
Methods and Materials for Teaching Children
3
CHD 215
Supervised Practical Experience in Child Development
3
ORI 101
Orientation to College
1
Sub-Total hours
13

Additional Coursework

Choose 14 hours from the following list: 

Item #
Title
hours
CHD 202
Children's Creative Experiences
3
CHD 203
Children's Literature and Language Development
3
CHD 206
Children's Health and Safety
3
CHD 208
Administration of Child Development Programs
3
CHD 209
Infant and Toddler Education Programs
3
CHD 210
Educating Exceptional Children
3
CHD 211 A-R
Child Development Seminar
1
CHD 214
Families and Communities in Early Care and Education Programs
3
CHD 217
Math and Science for Young Children
3
Sub-Total hours
25
Total credits:
27

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Child Development

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Short-Term Certificate

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