CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT
This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of child care and education settings as Assistant Teachers and Teachers. These workers independently provide a healthy, safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment in support of families. Child development courses in combination with General Education courses comprise the 64 degree program for students.

This program includes coursework in child development, family and society, caregiving and teaching methods, and professionalism. Individuals entering the program must complete a background check required by the Minnesota Department of Human Services licensing division. Individuals with any prior record of child maltreatment or crime of violence may participate in the program, but student will not be allowed to participate in lab or field experience coursework. Graduates of these programs will be able to apply knowledge of child development principles, manage an effective learning environment for children, and apply knowledge of parent relations principles.

The program meets the educational requirements for Assistant Teacher and Teacher and/or Family Child Care Provider and Group Family Child Care Provider (based on program) as listed in the Minnesota Department of Human Services Rules Number 2 and 3. Work experience, in addition to a field experience course is also required by Rule 3 for positions in licensed child care facilities. Individuals completing these program may obtain employment in the following job classifications (see catalog for specifics): Assistant Teacher in a licensed child care setting; Assistant Site Supervisor in a school district school-age setting; Teacher in a licensed child care setting; Site Supervisor in a school district school-age child care setting.

AAS Degree (64 Credits)
Parent & Professional Relations
Child Development & Guidance
Careers Childcare/Health, Safety, Nutrition
Developmentally Appropriate Environment
Field I and II
Society/Family Dynamics
Caregiving and Teaching
Special Needs
Special Needs Lab
Abuse and Neglect
Observing and Assessing
Internship
Development
Program Planning
Technical Electives
* General Education

* General Education course requirements will differ by major and by designated cooperating campuses.

Level I Certificate (16 Credits)
Parent & Professional Relations
Child Development & Guidance
Careers Childcare/Health, Safety, Nutrition
Developmentally Appropriate Environment
Field Experience I
Contemporary Career Search
College Success Skills
First Aid/CPR

Level II Certificate (25 Credits)
Parent & Professional Relations
Child Development & Guidance
Careers Childcare/Health, Safety, Nutrition
Developmentally Appropriate Environment
Field I and II
Society/Family Dynamics
Caregiving and Teaching
Special Needs
Contemporary Career Search
College Success Skills
First Aid/CPR
Technical Elective

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