Career Development and Accreditation Courses


Child Development Associate (CDA) - 120 hours

Textbooks

-Essentials for Working with Young Children: This is required for all students. The workbook is not required. https://tinyurl.com/mrxd8ysw

-Infant Toddler or Preschool Edition: Students must decide which age group they plan to specialize in to obtain their CDA and purchase the age group-appropriate edition below.
– Infant Toddler Edition: https://tinyurl.com/mtxs6mwe
– Preschool Edition: https://tinyurl.com/3cvnk7pv
 

For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

Color For Interiors

Classroom:  West Hall Room 219

Student Supply
– Acrylic Paints Set (24 colors)
– Acrylic Paint brush Set (10 pcs)
Color Wheel

For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

ESL Placement Test

Welcome New Students! Sign up for your Placement Test to begin studying English at the best level. Please note that the testing fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. (BP)

ESL-Let's Talk

ESL-Let's Talk (SD-109)   Add this intermediate-level speaking course to your program! Practice how to communicate with better pronunciation, speaking and listening skills, while increasing vocabulary. Discussion of a wide variety of practical and current subjects encourages students to express their feelings, ideas, and opinions. Discussion and conversation form the basis of weekly assignments. M-TH; 12:30pm-2:30pm or 6-8pm; 7 weeks; $305 (Prerequisite: Intermediate I or Placement Test) (BP)

History of Decorative Arts

Classroom: TEC-203

Recommended textbook: A History of Interior Design, John F. Pile (ISBN: 9780470228883)

For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

 

 

Interior Materials, Finishes & Sources

Classroom: TEC-201

Suggested Textbook: Materials and Components of Interior Architecture, J. Rosemary Riggs, 8th ed., 2008. 

For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201- 612-5269.

 

Introduction to Teaching-Alternative Route

This course meets online asynchronously.

Required Textbook: The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher by Harry K. Wong; Rosemary T. Wong (ISBN: 9780976423386)

For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

Principles of Interior Design

Recommended Textbook: Interior Design, by John Pile

 

For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201- 612-5269.

 

Restaurant Service Management

This course runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall Flex 2 10/25/2025 – 12/20/2025.

This class meets in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm, at Pitkin Education Center, Room C-210.

Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas.

For further course inquiries, please contact the professor, Ronda Drakeford, at [email protected].

For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269. 

 

Visual Concepts

Classroom: TEC-201

For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201- 612-5269.