Child Development/Early Childhood, Associate of Applied Science
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
Second Semester
| CDEC 1358 | Creative Arts for Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEC 2287 | Internship I - Child Care Provider/Assistant | 2 |
| TECA 1303 | Family, School and the Community | 3 |
| TECA 1318 | Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
| Elective | Computer Elective | 3 |
Third Semester
| Core | Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| Core | Mathematics or Natural Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| | OR | |
| SPCH 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CDEC 2307 | Math and Science for Early Childhood | 3 |
| TECA 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Elective | Approved Elective | 3 |
Fifth Semester
| Core | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
| CDEC 1359 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| CDEC 2288 | Internship II - Child Care Provider/ Assistant (Capstone) | 2 |
| CDEC 1356 | Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEC 2326 | Administration of Programs for Children I | 3 |
| | OR | |
| CDEC 2328 | Administration 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.