Family and Child Services
Certificate of Proficiency
Career/Technical (Major Code: 02724)
This certificate of proficiency prepares students to start their own business as nannies (professionals who provide care in the home of their clients), postpartum doulas (professionals who support parent(s) and infants subsequent to birth in their clients homes), or promotoras (professionals who support children and families through community outreach and education). The certificate contains a common set of core courses to be completed by all students and specialized coursework for the career pathway.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will assess family needs and demonstrate skills in communication and cultural sensitivity.
- Students will synthesize information on child development and integrate knowledge and skills into practice.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| CD 81 | PARTNERING WITH PARENTS AND FAMILIES | 1 |
| CD 86 | POSITIVE GUIDANCE: FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES | 1 |
| CD 175 | NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY FOR CHILDREN | 3 |
| Plus one of the following Emphasis: | 4-6 | |
| Total Units | 9-11 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Nanny Emphasis: | ||
| CD 80 | BUSINESS PRACTICES: FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES | 1 |
| CD 90 | AFTER SCHOOL CARE: FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES | 1 |
| CD 170 | PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| Postpartum Doula Emphasis: | ||
| CD 80 | BUSINESS PRACTICES: FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES | 1 |
| CD 94L | THE PRACTICE OF POSTPARTUM DOULA | 1 |
| CD 95 | LACTATION, FEEDING, AND NUTRITION FOR DOULAS | 1 |
| CD 173 | DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS | 3 |
| Promotora | ||
| CD 96 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 1 |
| CD 284 | CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY | 3 |
Program Note: Students who pursue this certificate are recommended to enroll in CD 290 to earn work experience to support their career goals.