This introduction to VU's Child Development Program was provided to Ms. Lynn Jerchel.

1. Vanguard Universityof Southern California Child Development Program Presented to Ms. Lynn Jerchel Director, Child Development Branch Children’s Services – Alberta, Canada

2. About Vanguard University Location: Costa Mesa, California, USA Christian university founded in 1920 Accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Approximately 1,900 students in over 30 academic programs

3. Child Development Program Offered entirely online Taught exclusively by instructors with advanced degrees & experience in early education In its tenth year

4. CDP Course Design All courses are entirely online Each class is five weeks long Students earn three semester units of credit per class Classes taught from Christian worldview

5. CDP Study Options Individual courses for professional development & licensing requirements Early Childhood Education certificate Coming soon: Associate of Arts & Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Ed

6. Early Childhood Ed Certificate Includes nine courses: Child Growth & Development Child, Family, & Community Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children Teaching in a Diverse Society Observation & Assessment Early Education Practicum Health, Safety, & Nutrition for the Young Child Spiritual Formation of Young Children

7. Additional CDP Coursework Infant/Toddler Administration of Early Education Programs I & II Guiding the Young Child’s Behavior Special Needs and the Inclusive Classroom Music and Movement for the Young Child Math and Science for the Young Child Language and Literacy for Young Children Creative Art for the Young Child Adult Supervision and Mentoring

8. For Additional Information Cindy BartlettChild Development Program Coordinator cbartlett@vanguard.edu 714-668-6196, ext. 3442 www.vanguard.edu/cdp