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Child Care & Early Education C.A.
Child Care & Early Education C.A.
Department: Child Care and Early Education
Total Credit Hours: 36-37 credits
What Is Child Care & Early Education C.A.?
This certificate prepares students for entry-level or assistant positions in early childhood programs.
Occupational Outlook
Employment of child care and early education shows a growing trend through the next decade. Employment growth is expected due to increases in student enrollment in childcare and preschool.
Salary Outlook
In Missouri, childcare workers earn a mean average of $22,930, depending on education, experience and employer.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, earnings increase significantly as a worker’s degree of education rises.
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and FOCUS Online Career and Education Planning System
Child Care & Early Education Careers
SCC graduates with a Certificate of Achievement (C.A.) in child care and early education are employed in careers including child care worker, nanny and camp counselor.
Required Courses
| Subject | Course | Title | Credits |
| General Education Requirements (12-13 credits) | |||
| Mathematics | MAT 108 or | Understanding K-8 Math | 3-4 |
| MAT 121 or higher | Intermediate Algebra or higher | ||
| Communication | ENG 101 or | English Composition I | 3 |
| Social Science | HIS 101 or | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIS 102 or | History Since 1877 | ||
| HIS 115 or | U.S. History Since 1945 | ||
| POL 101 or | American Government | ||
| POL 102 | State & Local Government | ||
| Natural Science | Any BIO or | Any Biology course | 3 |
| Any CHM or | Any Chemistry course | ||
| Any PHY | Any Physical Science course | ||
| Core Course Requirements (18 credits) | |||
| CDC 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
| CDC 104 | Principles of Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 | |
| CDC 105 | Early Childhood Practicum I | 2 | |
| CDC 107 | Introduction to Young Children With Special Needs | 3 | |
| CDC 109 | Early Childhood Practicum I Seminar | 1 | |
| CDC 112 | Child Growth & Development I: Prenatal Through Early Childhood | 3 | |
| CDC 208 | Nutrition, Health & Safety of Children | 3 | |
| Elective Courses in Child Care (6 credits) - Choose two | |||
| CDC 102 | Creative Activities and Play for Young Children | 3 | |
| CDC 103 | Literacy & Literature for Young Children | 3 | |
| CDC 106 | Experiences in Early Childhood Education | 1-3 | |
| CDC 108 | Infant & Toddler Development and Curriculum | 3 | |
| CDC 201 | Cognitive Activities and STEM for Young Children | 3 | |
| CDC 202 | Music & Movement for Young Children | 3 | |
| CDC 204 | Management of Early Childhood Programs | 3 | |
| Total Required Hours: 36-37 credits | |||
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