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 Core Courses


All Child Development Certificates and Degrees begin with the same 8 core courses. Students are advised to begin here and then check certificate and degree requirements for additional required courses.

CDES 7

or

Psych 7  

 Developmental Psychology: Child Growth and Development

CDES 15   or

SOC 15 

Child Family, and Community
CDES 101 Early Childhood Play, Learning and Programs
CDES 110 Intro to Early Childhood Curriculum and Practice I
CDES 111 Child Guidance and Communication
CDES 112 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
CDES 117

Teaching Children in a Diverse Society
CDES 120 Observation and Assessment