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Early Childhood Teacher Development Occupational Skills Award
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Occupational Skills Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Child Development webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Early Childhood Teacher Development Occupational Skills Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Early Childhood Teacher Development Occupational Skills Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search by the certification date as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from the program.
This program of study provides courses in early childhood education for those who want to increase their skills and knowledge for working with young children. Students will demonstrate knowledge of issues impacting growth and development of young children, developmentally appropriate practices, ethical and professional responsibilities, and theoretical perspectives. Courses that complete the occupational skills award are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 9 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CDEC 1341 – CDA Preparation for Assessment
CDEC 1311 – Educating Young Children
CDEC 1354 – Child Growth and Development This is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Early Childhood Teacher Development Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 9 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS