CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Brookhaven and Eastfield only
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree, Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificates)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CHILD.DEVE
The Child Development Program offers students an in- depth study of young children from birth to twelve years of age in conjunction with the Parent/Child Study Center that provides students day-to-day involvement with young children. The program is designed to enable students to provide an optimal learning and caring environment for children.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
| CDEC 1313 |
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs AND |
3 |
| CDEC 2187 |
Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
1 |
| CDEC 1319 |
Child Guidance |
3 |
| CDEC 1359 |
Children with Special Needs |
3 |
| MATH 1314 |
College Algebra OR |
3 |
| MATH 1414 |
College Algebra OR |
(4) |
|
Higher Level MATH course |
(3-5) |
| ++Elective |
Child Development |
3-4 |
|
|
16-19 |
SEMESTER III
| CDEC 2286 |
Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
2 |
| CDEC 1356 |
Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood |
3 |
| GOVT 2301 |
American Government |
3 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
(3) |
| ITSC 1401 |
Introduction to Computers |
4 |
| ++Elective |
Child Development |
3-4 |
|
|
18-19 |
SEMESTER IV
| CDEC 2287 |
Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
2 |
| CDEC 2304 |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
3 |
| CDEC 2280 |
Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant OR |
2 |
| CDEC 2380 |
Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
(3) |
| PSYC 2301 |
Introduction to Psychology OR |
3 |
| PSYC 2302 |
Applied Psychology |
(3) |
| +++Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3-4 |
|
|
13-15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
65-72 |
+Electives - must be selected from the following:
| CDEC 1417 |
Child Development Associate Training I |
4 |
| CDEC 1321 |
The Infant and Toddler |
3 |
| CDEC 1323 |
Observation and Assessment |
3 |
| CDEC 2340 |
Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs |
3 |
| CDEC 1330 |
Growth and Development: 6-14 Years |
3 |
| CDEC 1335 |
Early Childhood Development: 3-5 Years |
3 |
| CDEC 1339 |
Early Childhood Development: 0-3 Years |
3 |
| CDEC 1343 |
Independent Study in Child Development |
3 |
| CDEC 2326 |
Administration of Programs for Children I |
3 |
| CDEC 1358 |
Creative Arts for Early Childhood |
3 |
++Electives - must be selected from the following:
| CDEC 2307 |
Math and Science for Early Childhood |
3 |
| CDEC 1395 |
Special Topics in Child Care Provider/Assistant |
3 |
| CDEC 1396 |
Special Topics in Child Care and Support Services Management |
3 |
| CDEC 1413 |
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs |
4 |
| CDEC 1454 |
Child Growth and Development |
4 |
| CDEC 2315 |
Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education |
3 |
| CDEC 2422 |
Child Development Associate Training II |
4 |
| CDEC 2424 |
Child Development Associate Training III |
4 |
| CDEC 2328 |
Administration of Programs for Children II |
3 |
| CDEC 2336 |
Administration of Programs for Children III |
3 |
CDEC 2341 |
The School Age Child |
3 |
| CDEC 2380 |
Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
3 |
| CDEC 2480 |
Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
4 |
+++Electives - must be selected from the following:
**American Sign Language may not be substituted for this course.
This is a Tech Prep program. Students interested in pursuing the Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate (ESC) need to consult their advisor.
NOTE: Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor's degree need to consult the Child Development Program Chair before taking any Child Development classes.
