Child Development - Administration, C1

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The Child Development Administration certificate is designed for students who have appropriate experience and whose goals include the administration of programs for young children whether in a day care or institutional setting. The certificate focuses upon the interpersonal skills needed to supervise childcare staff, manage business practices, maintain the minimum standards in a child care setting, and recognize the importance of parent, staff, and community interactions. All of the courses in this certificate apply to the AAS in Child Development degree.

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Program CIP Code: 19.0708

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
CDEC 2326 - Administration of Programs for Children I Credits: 3
BMGT 1301 - Supervision Credits: 3

Semester Total: 9

Second Semester ‐ Spring

CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Approved Program Elective Credits: 3 ¹
CDEC 2328 - Administration of Programs for Children II Credits: 3 (Capstone)
POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I Credits: 3 OR
ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 21

¹ CDEC 1317 , CDEC 1321 , CDEC 1339 , CDEC 1391 , CDEC 1393 , CDEC 2315 , 2322, 2324, CDEC 2328 , CDEC 2341 ; BMGT 1301 ; POFI 1301 , ITSC 1309 , or BCIS 1305 , all EDUC courses.
Alternative electives may be chosen with prior departmental approval.