Child Development Classroom Specialist, Level I Certificate

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Refer to the Testing Center portion of the catalog for more information regarding the Texas Success Initiative (TSI).

First Year Fall Semester

1st 8-Week Classes

TECA 1303 - Families, School, and Community 3 credit hours.
TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development 3 credit hours.
CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance 3 credit hours.

2nd 8-Week Classes

CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler 3 credit hours.
CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood 3 credit hours.

Total Hours: 15

First Year Spring Semester

1st 8-week Classes

TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children 3 credit hours.
CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs 3 credit hours.
CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3 credit hours.

2nd 8-Week Classes

CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood 3 credit hours.
CDEC 2341 - The School Age Child 3 credit hours.

Total Hours: 15

Total Graduation Hours: 30

Transfer Outlook

The Level I (LV1) Certificate in Child Development is designed to assist students in developing the fundamental skills, knowledge, attitude, and experience needed for a successful career in a daycare and/or preschool setting.

Career Outlook

Child Care Worker - $17,508* w/Certificate

*Based on entry wages for Central Texas