Program Summary
PARENTING EDUCATION/FAMILY ADVOCACY - Certificate of Achievement
2024 - 2025
The Parenting Education/Family Advocacy Certificate of Achievement prepares students for employment with a family-strengthening agency, in an advocacy/case management role and/or in a professional role providing parenting education. The certificate is aligned with the Child Development and Family Studies A.A. degree coursework.
Career Opportunities
Child Advocate, Family Advocate, Case Manager, and/or Parenting Educator with a family strengthening agency
Required Courses (9 credits)
Units: 9.0
CDFS 201
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
3.0
CDFS 202
CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY
3.0
CDFS 217
THE STUDY OF PARENTING: THEORY AND PRACTICE
3.0
Students will choose one additional course from the following (1 - 3 additional credits):
Units: 1.0-3.0
CDFS 235
UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIORS THAT CHALLENGE
1.0
CDFS 240
INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT
3.0
ASHS 278
FAMILIES AND ADDICTION
3.0
Total: 10.0-12.0
Program Outcomes
Explain children’s typical development from conception through adolescence in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains.
Exams
Identify community resources, and the protective factors, that strengthen and support children and their families and describe culturally appropriate strategies for collaboration with families to support children's development.
Assignments
Apply developmental theories and principles to diverse child-rearing situations, including specific parenting tasks, challenges, and related guidance strategies for each developmental stage.
Discussions and Reflections