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CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATES
School-Age Child Care
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AWARD: After satisfactorily completing courses with a "C" average (2.0), the student should contact the registrar's office and apply for graduation after verification that all program requirements have been met. Students interested in a certificate, diploma or associate degree should talk to a counselor to investigate the possibilities of using these courses in other curricula.
LENGTH:
Variable for upgrading, retraining and continuing career students. The options within this program normally amount to the minimum equivalent of one semester of full-time community college work and not more than the equivalent of a year (9-29) credits.
PURPOSE:
This program is designed to meet the training needs of students who want to work with school-age children, age 5-12, in before- and after-school programs. The curriculum also offers an organized course of study for those who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of child development.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Graduates will have fundamental skills for entry level classroom assistance. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in education methods, instructional technology, presentations, and lesson planning.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certain certificate-related courses require satisfactory scores on college placement tests. Students with deficiencies will be required to complete satisfactorily developmental studies courses before enrolling in these courses. Other certificate-related courses may be taken while developmental studies are being completed. Some programs, such as Therapeutic Massage require additional expenditures for supplies and equipment. Please check with the appropriate division chair for this information.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the requirements listed below to receive the Award.
CHD 125 Creative Activities (3)
CHD 220 Introduction to School-Age Child Care (3)
CHD 225 Curriculum Development for School-Age Child Care (3)
CHD 230 Behavior Management for School-Age Child Care (3)
CHD 235 Health and Recreation for School-Age Child Care (3)
CHD 270 Administration of Childcare Programs (3)
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
HLT 100 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (3)
PSY 135 Child Care Psychology (3)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Students must complete the above 28 credit hours to be awarded the Career Studies Certificate in Child Care.
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