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ACADEMIC MAP Child Development, C.A.S. |
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 The Certificate of Applied Science in Child Development builds early childhood professional knowledge, skills, and abilities so graduates can prepare, facilitate, and assess learning environments that are engaging and playful to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. 
FIELD/CLINICAL COURSE:
These courses have a component that requires placement in a child development setting and a completed CDEV file. The amount of hours can be found beside the target 
CAREER LADDER: CDEV is designed as a career ladder with multiple entry and exit points. Students can earn a Certificate of Applied Science in Child Development. In just one more year, you can earn an Associate of Applied Science in Child Development without losing credits. In two years of study beyond the associates degree, you can earn a Bachelor of Applied Science in Child Development without losing credits.
CDEV is designed as a career ladder with multiple entry and exit points. Students can earn a Certificate of Applied Science in Child Development. In just one more year, you can earn an Associate of Applied Science in Child Development without losing credits. In two years of study beyond the associates degree, you can earn a Bachelor of Applied Science in Child Development without losing credits.
Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time.
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS:
30
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CERTIFICATION:
For information on courses that meet WV Paraprofessional requirements contact the Education Division at 304.424.8314.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A grade of "C" or better required in program courses (CDEV & EDUC) with an overall GPA of 2.0.
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Foundational Learning Courses (FLCs): |
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To ensure breadth and depth as students meet these broad education goals, the curriculum focuses on six academic “strands.”
* Serves technical and professional degree programs specific to WVU Parkersburg. Does not transfer to WVU as General Education (March 2018). |
2019-2020