Child Care, Certificate Level I

First Semester

• CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler 3 semester hours

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• PSYC 2314 - Life Span Growth and Development 3 semester hours or
• TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development 3 semester hours

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• TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children 3 semester hours
• TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child 3 semester hours

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• ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I 3 semester hours ² or
• BCIS/COSC - Computer Science Elective 3 semester hours

Second Semester

• CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs 3 semester hours ¹
• CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs 3 semester hours
• CDEC, TECA, OR WECM Elective - Approved by advisor 3 semester hours
• TECA 1303 - Family, School, and Community 3 semester hours
• CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood 3 semester hours

Total Hours in Level 1 Certificate: 30

¹ Capstone course
² Must be approved by program / division director.