Working with Families, Career Pathway Certificate

Students just entering the field of early childhood or those who would like to focus on credit classes related to working with families of young children can earn a Working with Families Career Pathway Certificate by completing 12 credit hours of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Child and Family Studies. See required courses below.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete a Working with Families Career Pathway Certificate will be able to:

  • Recognize unique strengths and needs of diverse families.
  • Analyze current social issues that impact faculty development.

Required Courses

ED 219Civil Rights and Multicultural Issues in Education

3

HDFS 201Contemporary Families in The U.S.

3

HDFS 261Working with Individuals and Families

3

SOC 222Sociology of the Family

3

Total Credit Hours: 12