Child and Family Studies, One-Year Certificate
A student who successfully completes a one year certificate in Child and Family Studies will be able to:
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Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
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Document children's learning.
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Analyze children's development according to the four primary developmental domains.
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Apply collaborative parent partnership strategies.
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Contribute as an effective team member.
REQUIREMENTS
Fall Term
| MTH 105 | Math in Society | 4 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| ED 131 | Positive Guidance: Young Child | 3 |
| HDFS 233 | Prof Foundations: Early Child | 3 |
| | Electives | 2 |
MTH 105 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.
Winter Term
| HDFS 248 | Learning Experiences/Children | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Contemporary Families in The U.S. | 3 |
| ED 282 | Working w/Child w/Special Need | 3 |
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HDFS 225 | Infant and Child Development | 4 |
HDFS 201 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.
COMM 218 satisfies the Communications related instruction requirement.
Spring Term
| ED 152 | Creativity & the Arts | 3 |
| ED 110 | Principles Of Observation | 3 |
| HDFS 261 | Working with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| TA 240 | Creative Drama For Classroom | 3 |
| | Electives | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 46