Program Map: Child Development Certificate, Certificate of Mastery

If you are a full-time student taking 15 hours per semester and follow this program map, you can complete this certificate in two semesters.  See an academic advisor for a customized program map that works for you.  Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track certificate completion.

Milestones

• Complete a background check in the School of Child Development and Education office.
• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Met with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
• Meet with the CDA Professional Development Specialist for next steps in the CDA application process.
• Apply for Scholars for Excellence in Child Care or Bridging the Gap scholarships.  Contact Linda Hoyt at 918-595-8090.

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation and to discuss how these courses may also be applied toward the requirements for a degree.

  First Semester

  Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
  CHLD 2103 - Child Guidance	3
  CHLD 2003 - Child Development in the Lifespan	3
  Present a valid CDA license or select two of the following: CHLD 2023 - Child Development and Parenting  CHLD 2113 - Introduction to Child Care Management  CHLD 2213 - Children with Special Needs   CHLD 2243 - Language and Cognitive Development: Birth to Eight   CHLD 2263 - Social and Emotional Development: Birth to Eight   CHLD 2413 - Professionalism & Leadership in Early Care & Education  CHLD 2513 - Programming for Infants and Toddlers   CHLD 2613 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition: Birth to Eight
  Total Credit Hours	12

  Milestones

• Complete a background check in the School of Child Development and Education office.
• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Met with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
• Meet with the CDA Professional Development Specialist for next steps in the CDA application process.
• Apply for Scholars for Excellence in Child Care or Bridging the Gap scholarships.  Contact Linda Hoyt at 918-595-8090.

• Second Semester

  Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
  CHLD 2233 - Physical Development and Creative Expression: Birth to Eight	3
  ENGL 1113 - Composition I	3
  Total Credit Hours	6

  Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation and to discuss how these courses may also be applied toward the requirements for a degree.