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Child Development Program Requirements

Certificate of Achievement (Level II) NMC Code 002

This program is designed to be a building block program.

By adding certain classes, a student may complete the requirements for an associate’s degree and students may transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. Students may also elect to stay in Traverse City and transfer to the University Center.

The following classes are approved by the National Child Development Associates (CDA). They meet the required hours in the various functional areas. A chart showing the breakdown of hours is available in the Social Sciences Academic Area office. Students are encouraged to work closely with the Child Development coordinator to complete this certificate. A 2.0 GPA must be maintained to receive the certificate and 20 of the 36 credits must be earned at NMC.

Child Development Certificate of Achievement Outcomes

Students completing the Child Development Certificate will be able to reliably demonstrate a working knowledge of child development from conception to twelve years of age; possess observation skills and tools to assess, evaluate, and build individualized plans for children; apply curriculum development knowledge to provide age appropriate/ multi-cultural activities and materials; apply environment design knowledge; demonstrate a working understanding of special need children/families in inclusion/self-contained classrooms; possess working knowledge and skills in discipline management, development of self-esteem and prosocial behaviors; apply knowledge of program management and philosophy building; apply knowledge in working with families, including diverse/multi-cultural systems.

Certificate Requirements Credits: 34-35

* This internship can be split over more than one semester.