Child Care Technician Course Catalog
Use this course outline to follow your Child Care Technician training from child development fundamentals to hands-on internships. See how each semester prepares you for a career in early childhood education.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
On-Campus: Child Care Management (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 64.5
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCT 100 | Guiding Children’s Behavior | 84 | 3 |
| CCT 105 | Early Education Curriculum I | 84 | 3 |
| CCT 110 | Child Growth And Development | 56 | 2 |
| CCT 120 | On-The-Job Training I | 120 | 2 |
| ASW 130 | Families And Relationships In A Diverse Society | 60 | 4 |
| AED 100 | Automated External Defibrillator | 14 | 0.5 |
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 463 | 17.5 | |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCT 115 | Children With Special Needs | 37.5 | 2.5 |
| CCT 125 | Early Education Curriculum II | 84 | 3 |
| CCT 130 | Health, Safety, And Nutrition | 45 | 3 |
| CCT 135 | On-The-Job Training II | 150 | 2.5 |
| ECON 105 | Leadership in the Global Workplace | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 361.5 | 14 |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCT 200 | Child Care Management Policy | 45 | 3 |
| ACCT 210 | Principles Of Accounting I | 45 | 3 |
| BUS 122 | Business Relationships | 45 | 3 |
| BUS 170 | Human Resources Management | 45 | 3 |
| ENT 101 | Introduction To Entrepreneurship | 45 | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 270 | 18 |
Optional Courses Available
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 210 | Introduction To Literature | 45 | 3 |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 236 | Financial Management | 45 | 3 |
| CMST 101 | Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 |
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology* | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 225 | 15 | |
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.
On-Campus: Child Development Diploma (2026-2027)
Diploma
9 Months (2 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 31.5
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCT 100 | Guiding Children’s Behavior | 84 | 3 |
| CCT 105 | Early Education Curriculum I | 84 | 3 |
| CCT 110 | Child Growth And Development | 56 | 2 |
| CCT 120 | On-The-Job Training I | 120 | 2 |
| AED 100 | Automated External Defibrillator | 14 | 0.5 |
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 403 | 13.5 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCT 115 | Children With Special Needs | 37.5 | 2.5 |
| CCT 125 | Early Education Curriculum II | 84 | 3 |
| CCT 130 | Health, Safety, And Nutrition | 45 | 3 |
| CCT 135 | On-The-Job Training II | 150 | 2.5 |
| ASW 130 | Families And Relationships In A Diverse Society | 60 | 4 |
| ECON 105 | Leadership in the Global Workplace | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 421.5 | 18 |
Note: Students who successfully earn the Child Development Diploma are eligible to apply for the Child Care Management Associate of Applied (A.A.S.) degree.