Early Childhood Intervention College Credit Certificate (CHD-CT)

The CHD-CT Child Development and Early Intervention Technical Certificate is a 36- college credit program designed to prepare students as entry level teachers in a child care or pre-school program. Upon completion of this program, students will have earned their FCCPC along with Pre-K and Infant/Toddler specialization certificates. This program is composed of selected college credit courses offered within the AS Early Childhood degree program and will count toward that degree. Selected credits will count toward the Early Childhood Teacher Pre-Primary AA program.  Please contact the program coordinator for advising.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses

DEP 2001Child Development

3 cc

EEC 1100Introduction to Early Childhood

3 cc

EEC 1312Creative Experiences for Young Children

3 cc

EEC 1601Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood

3 cc

EEC 2401Home and Community

3 cc

EEC 2500Infant and Toddler Development

3 cc

EEC 2521Childcare Management

3 cc

EEC 2940CEarly Childhood Practicum

3 cc

EEX 1600Behavior Management

3 cc

EEX 2010Introduction to Exceptional Children

3 cc

Approved Elective

6 cc

Approved Elective List (choose two)

EDF 2085Introduction to Diversity for Educators

3 cc

EME 2040Introduction to Technology for Educators

3 cc

EDF 1005Introduction to the Teaching Profession

3 cc

HSC 2400First Aid and Injuries

3 cc

HSC 2100Personal and Community Health

3 cc

Some courses require field experience or service learning.  Check course descriptions for more information.

Total Credit Hours: 36

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