Child Development/Early Childhood Education Assistant, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
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

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
	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

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
	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

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
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

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
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