Child Development Certificate License (15
credits)
The
Certificate License in
Child
Development
provides a basic academic foundation and
professional development for education and
teaching staff. An important
professional credential, the certificate offers
Head Start health workers an opportunity to
advance their careers and serve children and
families more effectively. A
license is a
"collegiate diploma". It is a
post-secondary academic process of establishing
the qualifications of professionals working in
Child Development or Education.
Students are
prepared to communicate effectively, learn and
use new technology, think critically and
creatively and demonstrate cultural awareness.
The courses are designed for students who intend
to pursue advanced study in early childhood
education or a related discipline. The
structure and curriculum of the CD Certificate
are designed to complement the Child Development
Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program's
Competency Standards .
The certificate
has a required 480 hours of supervised fieldwork
per course. The fieldwork will be supervised by
University appointed staff. A vital source
of evidence of the candidate's skill is actual
hands-on work as a teacher with children and
families. The fieldwork/internship is an
opportunity to learn through experience.
The fieldwork/internship offers the candidate an
opportunity to see his/her practice in light of
new knowledge from the CDC course work. Students
are required to complete 480 hours of fieldwork
prior to completion of the certificate program.
Requirements of program:
Complete
15
credit hours of training
Complete a
general management course (3 credits)
Complete
480
clock hours of fieldwork in the education
service area
Complete online
examination and documentation process
Complete a Prior
Learning Assessment portfolio packet
Pay license fee
(License fees are determined by state in
which student resides)
Complete award
review process
Admission
Criteria
Candidates for
admission to the certificate program must be
employed in a Head Start program and possess a
high school diploma or General Educational
Development (GED) diploma.
The deadline for 2013 Fall #1 session is September 30, 2013.
Classes begins on October 21. The next
session starts 6 weeks after that date.
