Program Overview
The certificate program for the education option in Child Development is designed to provide students with practical skills necessary for entry into the field of caring for young children. Students completing the program will be prepared to assist teachers in child care settings. Students must be at least 19 years of age with one year (1,560 clock hours) in a licensed day care facility upon program completion to be qualified as a child care worker, according to Department of Children and Family Services regulations.
Additional Program Information
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit www.kcc.edu/gainfulemployment/.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| CDEV 1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2163 | Discipline/Classroom Management | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2233 | Language Acquisition & Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2513 | Child, Family & Community Relations | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2523 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2533 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2543 | Child Study & Observation | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2633 | Health, Nutrition & Safety | 3 Credits |
Choose one
| CDEV 2013 | History & Philosophy of Early Child Ed | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2103 | School Aged Programming | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2153 | Infant/Toddler Care | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2223 | Art/Music Activities | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2243 | Science/Math Activities | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2253 | Motor Development/Physical Activities | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2263 | Heads Up Reading | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2363 | Administration in Child Care Settings | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 1833 | The Exceptional Learner/Child | 3 Credits |
General education
Total Credit Hours: 33
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| CDEV 1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2633 | Health, Nutrition & Safety | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2163 | Discipline/Classroom Management | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2233 | Language Acquisition & Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2523 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| CDEV 2533 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2543 | Child Study & Observation | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2513 | Child, Family & Community Relations | 3 Credits |
| SPCH 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| PSYC 1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| | Child Development Elective | 3 Credits |
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
33 |
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| Tuition and fees - per credit hour |
154.00 |
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$5,082.00 |
| Course Fees: |
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CDEV 2533 |
Early Childhood Curriculum Development |
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15.00 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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5.00 |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I |
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5.00 |
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25.00 |
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25.00 |
| Books: |
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CDEV 1513 |
Child Growth & Development |
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410.65 |
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CDEV 2163 |
Discipline/Classroom Management |
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171.40 |
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CDEV 2233 |
Language Acquisition & Develop. |
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207.35 |
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CDEV 2253 |
Motor Dev./Physical Act. |
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96.70 |
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CDEV 2513 |
Child, Family & Community Relations |
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164.00 |
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CDEV 2523 |
Intro to Early Childhood Education |
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184.60 |
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CDEV 2533 |
Early Childhood Curriculum Development |
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244.65 |
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CDEV 2633 |
Health, Nutrition & Safety |
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232.00 |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I |
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84.95 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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87.35 |
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PSYC 1813 |
Intro. to Psychology or PSYC 1013 |
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96.30 |
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SPCH 1553 |
Introductory Speech |
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162.60 |
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2,142.55 |
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2,142.35 |
| TOTAL |
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$7,249.55 |
| This program requires three hours of electives. The total price does not include all costs associated with the electives. |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Child Development - Eduation option certificate.
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