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Child Development

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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The Child Development Short Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in early childhood education and childcare settings. The program provides foundational coursework in child growth and development, early care and education, children's literature, teaching methods, and program planning. Ideal for students seeking quick entry into the childcare workforce or those wanting to enhance their credentials in early childhood education.

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningSpeakingCoordinationReading ComprehensionService OrientationCritical ThinkingInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecurityPsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionFluency of IdeasFar VisionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityOriginalityInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Maintain a safe play environment.
  • Observe and monitor children's play activities.
  • Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issu
  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and socia
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Technology

Computer based training softwareProject management softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareMulti-media educational softwareDesktop communications softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo creation and editing software

Tools

AlarmsBaby bottlesChild car safety seatsClimbing structuresDesktop computersDryersEducational toysEmergency first aid kitsFire extingushersKitchen stovesLaptop computersMedicine dosing syringesMicrowave ovensMobile telephonesPassenger carsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersEducational board gamesEducational puzzlesPegboardsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentPlay structuresSand tablesToy block setsWater tables

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Childcare Workers39-9011.00
  • Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education25-2011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Daily routines (drop-off, morning circle, snack, nap, activities, pickup) — execute per the lesson plan under a lead caregiver's review.
  • Diapering and toileting routines — perform per facility hygiene and developmentally-appropriate practice.
  • Hand-washing and sanitation routines — model and supervise consistently across the day.
  • Allergy and dietary-restriction protocols — apply reliably at every meal and snack.
  • Daily-log entries (food intake, naps, diapers, incidents) — record accurately for each child.
  • Drop-off and pickup procedures (authorized-pickup verification) — execute consistently.
  • Mandatory-reporter awareness — recognize indicators and report to the lead immediately.
  • Common-sense first aid (cuts, bumps, splinters) — apply per facility protocol with lead-caregiver oversight.
  • Developmentally-appropriate interactions for the assigned age range — model under lead-caregiver guidance.
  • Classroom routines (transitions, cleanup, group management) — support the lead caregiver in execution.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
19%
Placement Rate
43%