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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Child Development provides preparation for those interested in working in childcare, Head Start, or preschool collaboratives.

The Child Development Certificate is an initial entry and exit point for students interested in a career in child  development. In order to be considered for Admission to, and Retention, in the Child Development Certificate
program, student must complete all program (CDEV and EDUC) coursework with a grade of C or better.

Requirements for Admission

In order to be considered for Admission to, and Retention in, the Associate in Applied Science with an emphasis
in Child Development: Student must fulfill the following requirements in accordance with the Admission to the
BAS with an emphasis in Child Development Policy.

1. Fingerprints for BCI (Bureau for Criminal Investigation) if he/ she is a resident of WV and has not lived outside of the state after the age of 18. If he/ she is an out-of-state resident or has lived outside of the state after the age of 18, he/she needs an FBI check (fees may be associated with this process).
   
   
2. A statement of criminal record must be completed and returned. Must be updated every 2 years.
   
   
3. Medical Form. Must be updated every 2 years.
   
   
4. A negative result of TB test must be on file. The TB Risk Assessment must be updated annually. 
5. Authorization and Release for Protective Services Record Check form must be completed and returned with no findings of maltreatment. Form # BCF-PSRC 6/2005.
   
   
6. Must hold a current Food handlers Card. (Must be updated every 2 years).
   
   
7. Copy of High School Diploma or GED must be on file.
   
   
8. Student must sign a confidentiality form.
   
   
9. The student must pass all required background checks and receive a “no conviction statement” from the Department of Health and Human Resources; waivers will not be granted. Student must also have no substantiated claims against them through Child Protective Services.

Graduation Requirements

• Monitor program progress through My Degree to remain on graduation pathway.
  
  
• Student must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
  
  
• Student must complete all program (CDEV and EDUC) coursework with a grade of C or better.
  
  
• A file for each Child Development student will be maintained in the Education Office with all required documentation. When items are missing or need to be updated, the student must submit them by a date designated in a letter to the student in accordance with the Admission Policy. Failure to maintain a complete file at any time after admission will result in removal from Admitted status.
  
  
• Students must uphold the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Failure to adhere to the code may result in dismissal from the program. To access code use the following link: www.naeyc.org/
  files/naeyc/image/public_policy/Ethics%20position%20Statement2011_09202013update.pdf.
  
  
• Student must take the Early Childhood Education Competency Assessment (Pre-Pac), a standards-based competency assessment measuring knowledge and skills in the area of early childhood education in order to graduate from the program.
  
  
• Complete at least 15 credit hours at WVU Parkersburg.
  
  
• Complete application for graduation and file application in OLSIS prior to stated deadline.