Students should take FCS 1500, NFW 1020 to fill social science and science general education requirements. Some courses in child development require completion of a prerequisite. Students should examine each course description for details of these prerequisites. Most courses are taught each semester. Students should check the semester class schedule for time availability.
Several classes require a supplement to be purchased with the text.
Both enable a candidate to apply for child care licensing in the State of Utah as well as compete for other positions in the field of child care. A student may complete the following series of classes to increase employability in the field of child care or to become licensed for providing child care in the home. In addition CDA candidates will be required to take a series of seminars offered through Dixie College for fulfillment of CDA competencies. Students declaring an elementary education emphasis will take the education classes listed below. They will also choose classes from special concentrations of study that are required for teacher certification.