Subd. 12a. Education.

For purposes of child care centers, "education" means accredited coursework in behavior guidance, child abuse and neglect prevention, child development, child health and safety, child health and wellness, child nutrition, child psychology, child study techniques, children with special needs, communication studies, computer science, coordination of community and school activities, cultural studies, curriculum planning, early childhood education, early childhood special education, elementary education, elementary special education, English language arts, ethics, family studies, history, mathematics, music, parent involvement, psychology, recreational sports, arts and crafts methods or theory, science, social studies, sociology, or other coursework approved by the commissioner.