2010 - 2011 Catalog (Archived)
Degree Plans
Child Development
Special Child Skills Achievement Award

CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- SPECIAL CHILD

(Skills Achievement Award)

Brookhaven and Eastfield only

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: SA.CHILD.SPECIAL

This award program is planned to emphasize the needs and skills for working with special children and their families.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs 3
CDEC 1323 Observation and Assessment 3
6

SEMESTER II

CDEC 2340 Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs 3
CDEC 2288 Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant 2
CDEC 1303 Families, School and Community 3
8
Minimum Hours Required 14

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.