Child Development (Offered through the Education Department) Certificate Program The Child Development Certificate Program is designed to allow students interested in the child-care industry or related fields to begin the education and training without pursuing an associate’s degree. Once a student completes this certificate, they can easily continue on to their associate degree in this field. First Semester Second Semester Semester Hours Subject Semester Hours 3 TECA 1303 3 3 TECA 1311 3 3 CDEC 1356 3 3 Elective* 3 3 CDEC 1313 Capstone 3 ___ ___ 15 15 *Approved Electives: CDEC 1321, 1330, 1335, 1339, 1358, 2304, 2307, 2315, 2340, 2341 Subject CDEC 1319 CDEC 1323 TECA 1354 CDEC 1359 TECA 1318 89