Career Pathway Certificate of Completion

Catalog Year 2017-2018

This program provides initial training and education in child development, guidance, observation and practical experiences with young children. Completers are eligible to apply for Level 8 certification through the Oregon Registry.

The coursework, as shown below, is included in the Child Development and Early Education one-year certificate program and the two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. Students may apply their credits to either of these programs and add to their skills.

Careers

Students who complete this career pathway certificate will have met the educational requirements for the position of teacher in a licensed, private child care center. (Experience requirements also apply.)

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Promote learning environments designed to optimize children’s development in all domains
• Develop positive relationships with families and community
• Provide a rationale for effective observation, documentation and assessment of children’s development
• Support Developmentally Appropriate Practices and all relevant guidelines
• Use content knowledge and inquiry tools to analyze meaningful curriculum
• Demonstrate an exemplary work ethic and uphold the standards of the profession

The Child Care Center Teacher program is not financial aid eligible. However, the related degree program, Child Development and Early Education is aid eligible.

¹Prior to beginning WE280CDC1 Cooperative Education, third quarter, students must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry.