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

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301COMPOSITION I

3

American History Core Elective 3 0 3 48

TECA 1303Family, School & Community

3

TECA 1318Wellness of the Young Child

3

CDEC 1223Observation and Assessment

2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Computer Elective 3 1 3 64

SPCH 1311Intro Speech Communication

3

SPCH 1315Public Speaking

3

TECA 1311Educating Young Children

3

CDEC 1356Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood

3

CDEC 2307Math & Science for Early Childhood

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester 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 CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
GOVT 2305Federal Govt (Constitution & Topics)

3

EDUC 1301Introduction to the Teaching Profession

3

TECA 1354Child Growth and Development

3

CDEC 1319Child Guidance

3

CDEC 2287Intern - Child Care Provider/Assistant

2

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
GOVT 2306Texas 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 1359Children With Special Needs

3

CDEC 2288Intern - Child Care Provider/ Assistant

2

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60