Child Development/Early Childhood, Associate of Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3

CDEC 1223Observation and Assessment

2

CDEC 1313Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs

3

CDEC 1319Child Guidance

3

TECA 1311Educating Young Children

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
CDEC 1358Creative Arts for Early Childhood

3

CDEC 2287Internship I - Child Care Provider/Assistant

2

TECA 1303Family, School and the Community

3

TECA 1318Wellness of the Young Child

3

Elective Computer Elective

3

Third Semester

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

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Core Mathematics or Natural Sciences Core Elective

3

SPCH 1311Introduction to Speech Communication

3

OR

SPCH 1315Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

CDEC 1356Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood

3

TECA 1354Child Growth and Development

3

Elective Approved Elective

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Core Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

CDEC 1359Children With Special Needs

3

CDEC 2288Internship II - Child Care Provider/ Assistant (Capstone)

2

CDEC 2307Math and Science for Early Childhood

3

CDEC 2326Administration of Programs for Children I

3

OR

CDEC 2328Administration of Programs for Children II

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.

Approved Elective: CDEC 1321, CDEC 1341, CDEC 1394, CDEC 1396, CDEC 2341, CDEC 2326 (if not previously taken), CDEC 2328 (if not previously taken), KINE 1304, KINE 1306, or SLNG 1317.

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

ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311 or SPCH 1315, and Core Electives: Placement test scores may indicate need for developmental work to prepare for these courses.