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2025-2026 Midland College Catalog and Student Handbook, Published June 11, 2025

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2025-2026 Midland College Catalog and Student Handbook, Published June 11, 2025

Certificate, Child Care Administrator

This certificate meets the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, director qualifications for licensed child care operations.

Semester I

CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance 3 Hours
CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler 3 Hours OR
TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children 3 Hours (offered in Spring only)
CDEC 1323 - Observation and Assessment 3 Hours
CDEC 2340 - Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs 3 Hours
TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child 3 Hours
TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development 3 Hours

Required Semester Credit Hours: 18

Semester II

CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs 3 Hours
CDEC 2326 - Administration of Programs for Children I 3 Hours
CDEC 2328 - Administration of Programs for Children II 3 Hours
CDEC 2336 - Administration of Programs for Children III 3 Hours
TECA 1303 - Families, School and Community 3 Hours

Required Semester Credit Hours: 15

Total Required Semester Credit Hours: 33