Childcare Aide, Career Pathway certificate

Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Pathway Certificate: Childcare Aide | Less than 1 year |
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Courses
Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ·¡°ä·¡Ìý120 | Introduction to Early Education and Family Studies | 3 |
| ·¡°ä·¡Ìý121 | Observation and Guidance I | 3 |
| ·¡°ä·¡Ìý122±õ | Environments and Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers | 4 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý·¡°ä·¡Ìý123±Ê | Environments and Curriculum for Preschool | |
| ·¡°ä·¡Ìý124 | Multicultural Practices: Exploring Our Views | 3 |
| ·¡°ä·¡Ìý130´¡ | Practicum Seminar 1 | 2 |
| ·¡°ä·¡Ìý133 | Practicum 1 in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý·¡°ä·¡Ìý131´¡ | Practicum for Experienced Teachers 1 | |
| ·¡°ä·¡Ìý262 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
| ·¡²Ñ³§Ìý100 | Introduction to Emergency Medical Services 1 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
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Please note that students who completed EMS 100 in spring 2026 or pri´Ç°ùÌý need to provide proof of current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification in order to meet the CPR requirement for this program.Â
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