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Child Development/Early Childhood, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3
TECA 1311Educating Young Children

3
TECA 1318Wellness of the Young Child

3
CDEC 1313Curriculum Resources ,Early Chldhd Prog

3
CDEC 1223Observation and Assessment

2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
CDEC 2307Math & Science for Early Childhood

3
CDEC 1319Child Guidance

3
CDEC 1356Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood

3
CDEC 2287Intern - Child Care Provider/Assistant

2
Computer Elective 3 0 3 48

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective 3 0 3 48

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Mathematics or Natural Science Core Elective 3 0 3 48
 
SPCH 1311Intro Speech Communication

3
OR
SPCH 1315Public Speaking

3
 
TECA 1354Child Growth and Development

3
CDEC 1358Creative Arts for Early Childhood

3
Approved Elective* 3 0 3 48

*Approved Electives: KINE 1304, KINE 1306, SLNG 1317, CDEC 1321, CDEC 1394, CDEC 1396, CDEC 2341, CDEC 2326 or CDEC 2328 (if not previously taken)

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective 3 0 3 48
CDEC 1359Children With Special Needs

3
TECA 1303Family, School & Community

3
CDEC 2288Intern - Child Care Provider/ Assistant

2

Social and Behavioral Science Core Elective: PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306, SOCI 2301 or SOCI 2319

Choose One:

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
CDEC 2326Administration of Programs/Children I

3
OR
CDEC 2328Administration of Programs/Children II

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60