Child Development/Early Childhood Education Assistant, Associate in Applied Science
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
First Semester
| ENGL 1301 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| | American History Core Elective 3 0 3 48 | |
| TECA 1303 | Family, School & Community | 3 |
| TECA 1318 | Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
| CDEC 1223 | Observation and Assessment | 2 |
Second Semester
| | Computer Elective 3 1 3 64 | |
| SPCH 1311 | Intro Speech Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| TECA 1311 | Educating Young Children | 3 |
| CDEC 1356 | Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEC 2307 | Math & Science for Early Childhood | 3 |
Third Semester
| | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective 3 0 3 48 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective: PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306, SOCI 2301 or SOCI 2319
Fourth Semester
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Govt (Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| TECA 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDEC 1319 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| CDEC 2287 | Intern - Child Care Provider/Assistant | 2 |
Fifth Semester
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Govt (Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| | Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective 3 0 3 48 | |
| | Mathematics OR Life and Physical Science Core Elective 3 0 3 48 | |
| CDEC 1359 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| CDEC 2288 | Intern - Child Care Provider/ Assistant | 2 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60