Developmental Disabilities – A.A.S.
For employees of Mexia State Supported Living Center
PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Child Development – Developmental Disabilities program is designed to help prepare current employees of the Mexia State-Supported Living Center to work with consumers living at a facility operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities Services. The program affords successful graduates the opportunity to increase their skills in working with people with developmental disabilities, as well as the opportunity to apply for positions of greater responsibilities at Mexia State- Support Living Center.
Navarro College Required Course
Freshman Year
Fall
PMHS 1301
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| CDEC 1419 | Intro - Training and Documentation | 4 |
| COSC 1401 | Introduction - Computing | 4 |
| CDEC 1354 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
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CDEC 1372
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| OR | |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring
Summer
| HPRS 1206 | Essentials of Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HRPO 2301 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| CDEC 1413 | Cur Resources Early Childhood | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
Spring
| Language / Philosophy / Culture OR Creative Arts | 3 |
| BMGT 2368 | Practicum-Bus Adm & Management | 3 |
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| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| OR | |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| OR | |
| SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Capstone must be taken in final semester.
**Students should contact the Navarro College Mexia dean for assistance in selecting courses from the following list, based on the student’s area of interest. A total of 21 semester hours beyond the core is needed to complete the degree requirements of 63 credit hours.