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 |
| CDEC 1223 | Observation and Assessment | 2 |
| CDEC 1356 | Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| TECA 1311 | Educating Young Children | 3 |
Second Semester
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
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| SPCH 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
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| TECA 1303 | Family, School & Community | 3 |
| TECA 1318 | Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
| CDEC 1359 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| | Computer Elective | 3 |
Third Semester
| | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government: Federal Constitution and Topics | 3 |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| CDEC 1319 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| CDEC 2287 | Internship I - Child Care Provider/Assistant | 2 |
| TECA 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
Fifth Semester
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government: Texas Constitution and Topics | 3 |
| | Humanities or Creative Arts Elective | 3 |
| | Mathematics or Natural Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
| CDEC 2288 | Internship II - Child Care Provider/ Assistant (Capstone) | 2 |
| CDEC 2307 | Math & Science for Early Childhood | 3 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60
ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311, SPCH 1315, GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306 and Core Electives: Placement test scores may indicate need for developmental work to prepare for these courses.