Child Development, AAS

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This program is designed to prepare students for employment in preschool programs. Graduates may be employed as aides, teachers, or directors of private preschool programs.

Prerequisite/Corequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

ENG 099 - Introduction to College Writing 1 Hour
ENR 098 - Writing and Reading for College 4 Hours
MTH 098 - Elementary Algebra 4 Hours
MTH 099 - Support for Intermediate College Algebra 2 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hours

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Hours

SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hours or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hours
Fine Arts or Humanities* 3 Hours
*Choose from art appreciation, art history, humanities, literature, music appreciation, philosophy, religion, or theatre appreciation.

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 6-7 Hours

MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math
Math or Natural Science* Elective 3-4 Hours

*Choose from astronomy, biology, chemistry, physical geography, physics, or physical science.

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

Choose from anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology.

Area V - Technical Concentration and Elective: 47 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 2 Hours
CHD 100 - Introduction to Early Care and Education of Children 3 Hours
CHD 201 - Child Growth and Development Principles 3 Hours
CHD 202 - Children’s Creative Experiences 3 Hours
CHD 203 - Children’s Literature and Language Development 3 Hours
CHD 204 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Children 3 Hours
CHD 205 - Program Planning for Educating Young Children 3 Hours
CHD 206 - Children’s Health and Safety 3 Hours
CHD 208 - Administration of Child Development Programs 3 Hours
CHD 209 - Infant and Toddler Education Programs 3 Hours
CHD 210 - Educating Children with Exceptional Needs 3 Hours
CHD 214 - Families and Communities in Early Care and Education Programs 3 Hours
CHD 215 - Supervised Practical Experience in Childhood Development 3 Hours
CHD 217 - Math and Science for Young Children 3 Hours
HED 231 - First Aid 3 Hours
*HED 231 credit hour requirement is waived for students with current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and current Infant-Child (Pediatric) CPR Certificate.
OAD 243 - Spreadsheet Applications 3 Hours