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Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
- Program Offering List
- Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Diploma
Associate of Applied Science
*Public Service Technology
Major: Early Childhood Development
Length: Two-year Program - Four semesters
Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed to prepare
students as paraprofessionals in the field of early childhood development.
Successful completion of the program will qualify students for employment in a
variety of situations where care and maintenance of young children is the
primary objective. The program will expose students to the characteristics,
basic skills, and knowledge necessary for early childhood development providers.
*Not designed as a direct transfer program.
Occupational Objectives: Preparation for positions as early childhood development workers in the following settings:
| Child Care Centers | Residential Facilities |
| Day Care Centers | Family Day Care Homes |
| Nursery (Pre-kindergarten Schools) | Head Start Programs |
| Elementary Schools (Kindergarten, Special Education, Tutoring) | Recreational Programs for Preschool Children |
Admission Requirements: In addition to requirements for general
admission to the College, a personal interview with the program head is
recommended.
Program Requirements: The program combines a blend of general education
courses with specialized courses intended to provide preparation in the areas
most directly applicable to the child-care function. Additionally, the
Coordinated Internship courses provide an opportunity for individualized
practicum in the type of work situation in which the student is particularly
interested.
* Not designed as a direct transfer program.
|
Course Number |
Course Title | Lecture Hours |
Lab Hours |
Course Credits |
| First Semester | ||||
| SDV 108 | College Survival Skills | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CHD 120 | Intro. to Early Childhood Educ. OR | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CHD 121 | ||||
| CHD 145 |
Teaching Art, Music, and
Movement to Children |
2 | 2 | 3 |
| CHD 118 | Lang. Arts for Young Children | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PSY 231 | Life Span Human Dev. I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111* | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 | 4 | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||||
| CHD 215 | Models of Early Chld. Educ. Prog. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CHD 165 |
Obser. & Part. in Early
Chld./ Primary Settings |
1 | 6 | 3 |
| CHD 146 |
Math, Science, & Social Studies for Children |
2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENG 112* | College Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HLT 135 | Child Health & Nutrition | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 | 8 | 18 | |
| Third Semester | ||||
| MTH | Mathematics (151 or 120) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CHD 205 | Guiding the Behavior of Children | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CHD 122 | Chld. Educ. Develop. II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HLT 100 |
First Aid &
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 200 | Principles of Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective** | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||||
| CHD 265 |
Adv. Observ. & Part. in
Early Chd./ Primary Settings |
1 | 6 | 3 |
| CHD 166 | Infant & Toddler Programs | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CHD 210 | Intro. to Exceptional Children | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITE 115 | Basic Computer Literacy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective** | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13 | 6 | 15 |
Total Minimum Credits for Early Childhood Development 67
* Students may take ENG 101-102.
** Humanities/Fine Arts Electives: Students may choose from the following
courses: Philosophy, Religion, Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, and Foreign
Languages.