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Child Development/Early Childhood Education - Administrative Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Child Development webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Administrative Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate program will provide an opportunity for the student to study administrative procedures for child care facilities. Prerequisite to enter certificate: One year of work in a licensed childcare center. Courses that complete the Administrative Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CDEC 1354 – Child Growth and Development
CDEC 1319 – Child Guidance
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
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Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 6
SEMESTER 2
CDEC 1413 – Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
CDEC 1318 – Wellness of the Young Child
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Internship course.
Total Hours: 7
SEMESTER 3
CDEC 2336 – Administration of Programs for Children III
CDEC 2289 – Internship – Child Care Provider/Assistant This course must be taken at Dallas College where you plan to graduate. This course is the capstone experience for this award.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Administrative Certificate Completion.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 5
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS