Child Care Director, Career Pathway Certificate
Students who would like to focus on credit classes related to being a child care center director or site director can earn a Child Care Director Career Pathway Certificate by completing 12 or 13 credit hours of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Child and Family Studies. See required courses below.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete a Child Care Director Career Pathway Certificate will be able to:
- Identify professional behaviors and standards.
- Recognize the unique strengths and needs of diverse families.
Required Courses
| ED 219 | Civil Rights and Multicultural Issues in Education | 3 |
| HDFS 233 | Prof Foundations: Early Child | 3 |
Choose one of the following:
| HDFS 201 | Contemporary Families in The U.S. | 3 |
| HDFS 261 | Working with Individuals and Families | 3 |
Choose one of the following:
| ED 282 | Working w/Child w/Special Need | 3 |
| ED 110 | Principles Of Observation | 3 |
| ED 131 | Positive Guidance: Young Child | 3 |
| HDFS 225 | Infant and Child Development | 4 |
| HDFS 248 | Learning Experiences/Children | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 12-13