Childcare & Development (Technical Certificate A)

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KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM

The Childcare and Development Certificate offers advanced course work for those seeking employment within a childcare center or as a licensed in-home childcare provider. Course work will meet competency requirements for the CDA certificate. Course work provides opportunities for continuing education credit needed to maintain current employment. All course work from the Childcare Certificate transitions into the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Childcare & Development for those seeking further advancement within the field.

Note: This degree program will not prepare you for teacher licensure for teaching in a public or accredited private school as required by the Kansas State Department of Education. Refer to Associate of Arts in Elementary/Early Childhood for more information on the teaching pathway.

Symbol(s) Translation:
(T►) - Kansas Regents Systemwide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier
SGE - Systemwide General Education Designation

PROGRAM SEMESTER MAP - Childcare & Development (CERT A)
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Pathway Code: CHCA (CIP: 19.0708)

Technical Requirements (18 hours)

BUS1330 - Business Mathematics 3 hour(s) (or higher level Math)
CHC5711 - Development of the Young Child (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
CHC5715 - Interaction Techniques with Young Children ($) 3 hour(s)
CHC5717 - Early Childhood Education (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
CHC5721 - Nutrition & Health in Early Childhood ($) 3 hour(s)
CHC5740 - Infant & Toddler Care ($) 3 hour(s) or
CHC5719 - Creative Activities for Young Children ($) 3 hour(s)

Total Hours 18

Option to continue - Students may continue additional coursework to complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Child Care and Development

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program.