Child Development, A.A.S.

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(CIP 19.0706)

281-756-3643

Purpose: The curriculum in child development and early childhood prepares individuals for careers in childcare centers, pre-school programs and related occupations. Supported by a broad general education, training is given to develop professional competence in the area of child development and early childhood.

Program Requirements: Students will complete a criminal background check upon enrollment in child development/early childhood courses.

First Year

First Semester

CDEC 1311 - Educating Young Children 3 Course Credits
CDEC 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child 3 Course Credits
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Government/Political Science Core Curriculum ⁺
or
Select 3 Course Credits from American History Core Curriculum ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance 3 Course Credits
CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3 Course Credits
Select 3 Course Credits from Creative Arts Core Curriculum ⁺
TECA 1303 - Family, School and Community 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 12

Third Semester

Select 3 Course Credits from American History Core Curriculum ⁺
or
Select 3 Course Credits from Government/Political Science Core Curriculum ⁺
CDEC 1384 - Cooperative Ed in Child Development I 3 Course Credits ^**

Semester Credits: 6

Second Year

First Semester

CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs 3 Course Credits
Select 3 CDEC/TECA Elective Course Credits from CDEC or TECA electives
Select 3 Elective Course Credits from BUSI, BMGT, BUSG, ACNT, HRPO courses
Select 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum ⁺
or
Select 3 Course Credits from Mathematics Core Curriculum ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood 3 Course Credits
Select 3 CDEC/TECA Elective Course Credits from CDEC or TECA electives
Select 3 Course Credits from Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum ⁺
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Third Semester

Select 3 Course Credits from Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum ⁺
TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development 3 Course Credits ^*

Semester Credits: 6

Total Minimum Credits Required for a Child Development Degree: 60

⁺Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection.

^* Capstone Course

** Requires Department Chair approval