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Program Planner

2013-2014

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Itasca Community College

Award: CertificateLength: 16 semester credits

The purpose of the program is to enhance the quality of childcare by defining, evaluating, and recognizing the

competence of childcare providers. The program has been developed to address the six national competency goals and

standards required for the National CDC. Candidates can receive their CDC in any of the following three areas: Center-

Based Preschool Setting, Center-Based Infant/Toddler Setting, and Family Child Care Setting. Students will have the

opportunity to gain work experience through an onsite practicum in area early childhood programs. This experience,

along with coursework, will prepare students with a strong foundation for working with young children in the

community.

The CDC certificate is geared to both nontraditional students actively engaged in professional work with early childhood

as well as to students in any related discipline who wish to increase their employability by successfully acquiring the

skills in early childhood education and child development.

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Eced 1202 Child Development & Learning 3 Eced 1205 Relations & Management in EC 3

Eced 1207 Childrens Health, Nutrition, & Safety 3 Eced 1206 Parents & Professional Relations 3

Eced 1106 Practicum 1 Eced 1106 Practicum 2

Hlth 2101 Basic Life Support & First Aid 1

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Note: In addition to the above courses, a one credit option is which students complete an additional 360 hours of

experience in an early childhood program, a resource file and observation/testing by their advisor qualifies them for theNational CDA certification.

To register, call the Student Services Office at Itasca Community College, (218) 322-2320, or 1-800-996-6422, ext. 2320.

Itasca Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions o

employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital

status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. This information is available in alternative format upo

advance request by contacting Ann Vidovic in Disability Services, 107 Donovan Hall at 800-996-6422 ext 2433. Deaf and Hard of Hearing users or TTY communication contact the "Minnesot

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