Academic Credit Program | Academic Credit Program Index | Family Helper Certificate

Option to Liberal Arts and Sciences, (AS.CSE)

This two semester certificate program is designed for students who are interested in providing in-home child care as a "Family Helper." Through the program, students will attain a general knowledge base providing competencies in the teaching/learning field. Students will also develop skills to assist children and adolescents with varied school assignments and projects. It is recommended that all students have current CPR Certification.

This program requires a minimum of 24 credits distributed between required Certificate courses and electives in the following manner:

General Education Courses	Credits
Written Communications	3
Social Science (PSY 101 and SOC 101 required)	6
Mathematics (MTH 103 or MTH 127 recommended)	3
Natural Science (PSC 107 recommended)	3
Computer Science (CIS 118 required)	3
Total	14/15
Program Courses	Credits
EDU 106 The Whole Child	3
PSY 250 Educational Psychology	3
PSY 251 Child and Adolescent Psychology	3
Total	9
Total Required for Degree	24

See also:
Patricia Kalata
Donna Vanergrift
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Last Updated 06/11/02