Child Development Early Intervention Specializations
Program Overview
Child Development Early Intervention Specializations, C.C.C (CDEI-CER) 36 credits

The Child Development Early Intervention certificate is designed to help students obtain their DCF Tier 3 Credential. This program focuses on working with children who require more intensive early intervention than their peers. Students in this program will learn about effective observation and assessment tools, collaborate with parents, and have numerous opportunities to observe and participate in classroom settings. As inclusive classrooms become increasingly common, it is essential for students to understand how to support children with diverse abilities to meet their needs. Additionally, students will be eligible for the DCF Staff Credential as part of the program.
Child Development Early Intervention Specializations
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courses
3 semesters
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job placement with continued education
Guided Pathway
Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.
Child Development Early Intervention Specializations, College Credit Certificate (C.C.C.)

What our graduates are doing now!
Graduates of this program have a variety of career position opportunities, including becoming a Child Care Teacher and Teacher Assistant.
STARTING SALARIES
Salaries begin at $26,640 per year or $11.71 per hour.
- This program may be started during any semester.
- This program offers students:
- Experiential learning opportunities
- Highly qualified professors
Cost of Attendance
- ENC 1101 3 credits
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- Any PSY or SYG General Education Course 3 credits
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- CHD 1220 3 credits
- No textbook required
- CHD 1339 3 credits
- Archer, C., & Siraj, I. (2015). Encouraging physical development through movement-play. Sage Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-44629712-4
- EEC 1001 3 credits
- National Association of Early Childhood Education. (2022). Developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education. Serving children from birth through age 8. NAEYC.
- EEC 1309 3 credits
- Beloglovsky, M. & Daly, L. (2015). Early learning theories made visible. Redleaf Press.
- EEC 1601 3 credits
- No Textbook Required.
- EEC 2300 3 credits
- Gronlund, G. & Rendon, T. (2017). Saving play. Redleaf Press.
- EEC 2401 3 credits
- Ritland, V.V. (2020). Transformative education. Relationship based collaborations with parents and colleagues (Second Edition). Kendall Hunt.
- EEC 2949 3 credits
- No Textbook Required.
- EEX 2013 3 credits
- No Textbook Required.
- EEC 1743 3 credits
- No Textbook Required.
- Students will present information about the importance of play to early childhood development.
- Students will analyze assessment data to create a plan to communicate with parents and a plan of action to help support child’s needs.
- Students will create a newsletter reflecting their personal beliefs on various aspects of the early childhood classroom.
- Students will write a reflection about the internship experience.
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