Child Development - AAS
PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Child Development Program is designed to help prepare students to make a positive difference in the growing field of childcare. This program helps prepare successful graduates with the ability to understand the needs of young children including children with special needs and the ability to develop appropriate learning environments for them. Criteria for quality early childhood programs developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) have been incorporated into course content. The Associate of Applied Science Degree and three certificates are offered. Every student must complete and pass a background check, and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations required by various courses in the program.
Students should contact the Department Chair for information on requirements for external learning hours.
Freshman Year
Fall
Spring
| CDEC 1321 | The Infant & Toddler | 3 |
| CDEC 1164 | Practicum-Child Development | 1 |
| CDEC 1413 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood | 4 |
| CDEC 1359 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| CDEC 2426 | Administration of Programs for Children I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
Spring
| CDEC 1265 | Practicum-Child Development | 2 |
| COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| CDEC 2428 | Administration of Programs for Children II | 4 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Approved Language / Philosophy / Culture or Creative Arts | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Students should contact the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services for information on requirements to direct childcare centers.