Child Development - Developing Capable Youth

Certificate of Career Preparation Child Development · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Credits: 3.0

This certificate demonstrates successful completion of two courses (3 units, total) focusing on parenting, education, and communication skills to use in guiding children and youth as they develop into capable individuals. This certificate, when combined with an additional 3 units in School-Age Child Development, will help meet the course requirements for the Child Development Permit Matrix: Master Teacher Specialization Units in School Age Child Care. All required courses for this certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Program Outcomes

  1. Acquired competency to use in helping youth develop into capable individuals.
  2. Completed half of the qualifications for the Child Development Permit Matrix: Master Teacher Specialization in School Age Youth.

Program Requirements

Required Courses - Total 3 Credits

CourseTitleUnits
CHD 120Developing Capable Young People2
CHD 227Parenting Principles and Communications1

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