Child Care Worker Certificate - Level 1

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(CIP Code: 19.0709)

If you have a love for children and are committed to helping them grow and develop in the best environment possible, then you will find a career in the child care profession rewarding. Graduates of the Blinn College Child Development Program will be qualified to enter positions as teachers in public and private child care facilities and other early childhood programs. Child care workers continue to be in high demand as more parents and caregivers enter the workforce and need quality care for their children.

More information is available online through the Child Development Program website. Applied Sciences award plans.

1st Year

1st Semester: 15 Credit Hours

TECA 1311 Educating Young Children Credit Hours: 3
OR
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children Credit Hours: 3
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development Credit Hours: 3
OR
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development Credit Hours: 3
CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs Credit Hours: 3
CDEC 1319 Child Guidance Credit Hours: 3
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler Credit Hours: 3

2nd Semester: 12 Credit Hours

CDEC 1323 Observation and Assessment Credit Hours: 3
TECA 1303 Family-Schools And Community Credit Hours: 3
OR
CDEC 1303 Families, School, and Community Credit Hours: 3
CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3
CDEC 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant Credit Hours: 3
OR
CDEC 2367 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant Credit Hours: 3

Program Totals: 27 Credit Hours

* Please see Program Coordinator to determine the appropriate Practicum course.