Minimum of 18 credit hours
Knowing you play a role in shaping a child’s imagination and education is priceless.
That’s why Oklahoma City Community College offers four programs for students who are
interested in pursuing careers in child development. You can earn an associate degree
in arts in child development, an associate degree in applied science in child development,
a certificate of mastery in child development, or a child development associate (CDA).
Consult a faculty advisor to find out which program is best for you. The certificate
program allows you to study courses in the field of child development without taking
the general education classes that are required for an associate degree. In this program,
you can learn the skills you need quickly so you can enter the job market. Another
good thing about this option is that the college credits you earn will apply toward
the associate in applied science or associate in arts degrees, so you can always come
back to OCCC and further your education.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Type | Min GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||||
| CD 2113 | Introduction to Child Development | 3 | Major | C |
| CD 2443 | Language Literacy for Young Children | OR | Major | C |
| CD 2153 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | Major | C |
| Term 2 | ||||
| ENGL 1113 | English Composition I | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| CD 2363 | Guidance of Young Children | 3 | Major | C |
| Term 3 | ||||
| CD 2333 | Curriculum and Play | 3 | Major | C |
| CD 2353 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 | Major | C |
Major Courses: (15 credit hours) Child Development: CD 2113 (C), CD 2443 (C) OR CD
2153 (C), CD 2333 (C), CD 2353 (C), CD 2363 (C)
General Education Courses: (3 credit hours) English: ENGL 1113
Life Skills Courses: None
Support Courses: None
Notes: A Certificate of Mastery program is designed to meet the needs of an individual
who wants to enter the job market following the completion of the certificate.
CD 2153, CD 2333, CD 2353, CD 2363, CD 2631, and CD 2641 have a clinical component
that requires purchase of liability insurance and a student name tag. Child Development
Lab fees are associated with these courses in the amount of $5.00 per credit hour.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed
the program and other important information, please visit our website at www.occc.edu/certificates/.
This course will identify patterns of the physical, intellectual and emotional/psycho-social development of children. The course will recognize the major theories of human development as they apply to children.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
This course explores the early childhood profession and its multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations, including how these foundations influence current thought and practice. The course contains a laboratory component which must be completed at off-campus approved sites. Students must meet pre-laboratory requirements.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
This course discusses how to create, evaluate, and select developmentally appropriate
materials, equipment, and environments that support children’s early learning. It
provides the opportunity to plan, implement, and evaluate an integrated curriculum that
focuses on children’s needs and interests and takes into account culturally valued content
and children’s home experiences. The laboratory component of the course must be
completed at off-campus approved sites. Students must meet pre-laboratory
requirements.
Prerequisites: Earned at least a “C” in CD 2113
Credits: 3
This course explores the identification and implementation of best practices for health,
safety, and nutrition of young children in a variety of early childhood settings. The
laboratory component of the course must be completed at off-campus approved sites.
Students must meet pre-laboratory requirements.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.
Credits: 3
This course presents the theoretical basis for the use of positive, constructive child
guidance and discipline techniques in programs serving children. The laboratory
component of the course must be completed at off-campus approved sites. Students
must meet pre-laboratory requirements.
Prerequisites: Earned at least a “C” in CD 2113
Credits: 3
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the language and literacy development and
learning needs of young children. The student will demonstrate skills in planning and
presenting activities for children in the areas of language and literacy.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.
Credits: 3
The student will write well-developed compositions which demonstrate the principles of unity, coherence, and organization and which contain specific details and vivid language. The students will locate library material and incorporate researched materials into compositions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
7777 S. May Ave.
OKC, OK
73159-4444
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7777 South May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK
73159-4444
