This page contains forms and documents that are necessary for students who are admitted to the Early Childhood Development Certificate Program.
Student Enrollment Agreement
Students who are admitted to the Early Childhood Development Certificate Program must sign a Student Enrollment Agreement prior to being enrolled into courses. This document contains the terms and expectations of participating in this this program and will be delivered to program participants via email with their acceptance letter. Please read the document carefully upon receipt.
Grading Policy
The Early Childhood Development Certificate Program utilizes a letter grading scale in its courses to evaluate student performance. This scale includes grades ranging from A through F. In this program, a D- is the minimum passing grade and an F is considered a failing grade; however, students must complete the program with a cumulative GPA of a 2.00 or better to earn the certificate. Students who fail a course in this program will not earn the certificate.
Instructors may occasionally assign students an “I” as a grade, which stands for Incomplete, at their discretion. An Incomplete is a temporary grade that can be given to students who have not completed required coursework due to extenuating circumstances, such as illness or personal issues. If an Incomplete is assigned, required coursework must be submitted to the instructor within one calendar year. The certificate of completion will not be awarded until a passing grade is earned.
Register and Pay for Courses
The format of the Early Childhood Development Certificate Program requires participants to register and pay per term, rather than per course. There are two (2) courses offered each term for the duration of this program. This means that participants must enroll in and pay for two (2) courses at a time, for a total of $1,920 per term.
Students may request an Installment Payment Plan (IPP) to break tuition down into three (3) installments during the term. Tuition each term with an IPP is $1,953.
The first installment of a payment plan is half the cost of tuition for the term, plus a $33 administrative fee. The remaining cost of tuition for the term is split into two (2) equal payments. Payment deadlines are based on the length of the term. Please refer to the chart below for how payment deadlines are assigned during Summer terms versus Fall and Spring terms.
| Installment Payments | Amount Due | SUMMER Payment Deadlines | FALL / SPRING Payment Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment 1 | $993 | Term registration deadline | Term registration deadline |
| Payment 2 | $480 | 14 days after term begins | 30 days after term begins |
| Payment 3 | $480 | 28 days after term begins | 60 days after term begins |
To request a payment plan, email ldorsey@csusb.edu. A completed payment plan must be on file prior to submitting the registration form.
Participants who do not need a payment plan may pay for the term up front. The following forms of payment are acceptable: cash, check, credit card, or PayPal. To register and pay for courses via credit card or PayPal, please use the Register for Courses button below. To pay via cash or check, please email ldorsey@csusb.edu.
Participants will not be enrolled in courses until payment is received.
The registration deadlines for each term are as follows:
| Term | Courses | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2024 |
CD 5110: The Development of Young Children CD 5115: Educational Psychology, Social Justice, & Diversity |
July 1, 2024 |
Fall 2024 |
CD 5120: Cognition & Brain Development CD 5125: Language and Literacy Development |
|
Spring 2025 |
CD 5140: Authentic Assessment & Special Education of Young Children CD 5145: Methods of Research |
January 14, 2025 |
Summer 2025 |
CD 5130: Effective Interactions With Young Children CD 5135: Early Education Curriculum & Programs |
May 27, 2025 |
Drop a Course
Students who wish to drop a course for any reason must initiate the drop by submitting a request.
The last day of the registration adjustment period for a particular course is referred to as its "census" date. Even though participants must register for both courses in a term at once, courses may be dropped individually.
Students who submit a Drop Request prior to the course start date will receive a full refund for the course, minus a $25 administrative fee for each course being dropped.
Students who submit a Drop Request on or after the course start date, but before end of day on census will receive a 65% refund for the course, minus a $25 administrative for each course being dropped.
Any courses that are dropped after census are not eligible for a refund.
The census date for each course is as follows:
| Term | Course | Census Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | CD 5110: The Development of Young Children |
July 15, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 | CD 5115: Educational Psychology, Social Justice, & Diversity |
July 15, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | CD 5120: Cognition & Brain Development |
September 7, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | CD 5125: Language and Literacy Development |
October 25, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | CD 5140: Authentic Assessment & Special Education of Young Children |
February 1, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 | CD 5145: Methods of Research |
March 28, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | CD 5130: Effective Interactions With Young Children |
June 9, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | CD 5135: Early Education Curriculum & Programs |
June 9, 2025 |
Students who wish to drop a course after census date has passed must submit a Petition to Drop After Census. For this form, students will need to obtain approvals from the course instructor, the department chair, and the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Supporting documentation is always required and must be attached to the petition. Courses dropped after the census deadline will be assigned a grade of "W". Use the button below to download the Petition to Drop After Census.