Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This diploma provides students with the skills necessary to work in a variety of child care careers. Skills to be developed include planning age-appropriate activities which recognize the diversity of children and families. In addition, students will practice guidance techniques and supervise snack, cleanup and other daily routines to provide for a safe and healthy environment.
Award Outcomes
Develop self-reflective habits as an early childhood professional
Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices
Apply developmental theories and practices
Implement assessment and curriculum cycle
Career Opportunities
Job opportunities are available in child care centers, special needs programs, in home care (nanny), family child care, schoolage care, recreational and parent/child programs.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 24 Credits
General Education Required 4 Credits
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 3 Credits
| Recommended: | |
| CDEV1750 | Practicum II | 3 |
| CDEV2000 | Children with Differing Abilities | 3 |
| CDEV2016 | Leadership in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEV2075 | Working with Diverse Families and Children | 3 |
| CDEV2125 | Infant/Toddler Development and Learning | 3 |
| CDEV2500 | Introduction to Language and Literacy | 3 |
Total Diploma Credits 31
Semester Sequence - Full-Time
Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
Second Semester
| CDEV1030 | Creative Activities and Environments | 3 |
| CDEV1520 | Guiding Children’s Behavior | 3 |
| CDEV1550 | Curriculum Planning | 3 |
| CDEV1725 | Practicum I | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
| Recommended: | |
| CDEV1750 | Practicum II | 3 |
| CDEV2000 | Children with Differing Abilities | 3 |
| CDEV2075 | Working with Diverse Families and Children | 3 |
| CDEV2125 | Infant/Toddler Development and Learning | 3 |
| CDEV2500 | Introduction to Language and Literacy | 3 |
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (31 Credits)
Criminal Background Studies:
Minnesota law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with children, patients, and residents at a health or child care facility licensed by the State of Minnesota must have a background study conducted by the state. Individuals with specified felony convictions are prohibited from having direct contact with children, patients, and residents of licensed facilities. Anyone refusing to cooperate in the criminal background study cannot participate in coursework that requires direct contact with children, patients or residents. Students who are disqualified from having direct patient/resident/child contact will not be able to participate in coursework which includes a practical experience. Therefore, completion of coursework for the program major will not be possible without documentation of a cleared background study.
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
3/1/2024 : BP 7006 / EP 7007
Semester Sequence - Part-Time
Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
First Semester
| CDEV1000 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDEV1010 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
Second Semester
| CDEV1520 | Guiding Children’s Behavior | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 3 |
Summer Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
| CDEV1030 | Creative Activities and Environments | 3 |
Sixth Semester
Technical Studies Electives
| Recommended: | |
| CDEV1750 | Practicum II | 3 |
| CDEV2000 | Children with Differing Abilities | 3 |
| CDEV2075 | Working with Diverse Families and Children | 3 |
| CDEV2125 | Infant/Toddler Development and Learning | 3 |
| CDEV2500 | Introduction to Language and Literacy | 3 |
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (31 Credits)
Criminal Background Studies:
Minnesota law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with children, patients, and residents at a health or child care facility licensed by the State of Minnesota must have a background study conducted by the state. Individuals with specified felony convictions are prohibited from having direct contact with children, patients, and residents of licensed facilities. Anyone refusing to cooperate in the criminal background study cannot participate in coursework that requires direct contact with children, patients or residents. Students who are disqualified from having direct patient/resident/child contact will not be able to participate in coursework which includes a practical experience. Therefore, completion of coursework for the program major will not be possible without documentation of a cleared background study.
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
3/1/2024 : BP 7006 / EP 7007