Child Development, A.A.S.

Area I - Written Composition: 6 Semester Hours

• ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hrs.
• ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 Hrs.

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Semester Hours

• SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hrs. or
• SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hrs.

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 10 Semester Hours

• MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hrs. or
• MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hrs. or higher level Math
• CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Hrs.

• Lab Science Elective 4 Hrs.

• BIO 101 - Introduction to Biology I 4 Hrs. is recommended.

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

• PSY 200 - General Psychology 3 Hrs.

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 34 Semester Hours

• ORI 101 - Orientation To College 1 Hr.
• CHD 201 - Child Growth and Development Principles 3 Hrs.
• CHD 202 - Children’s Creative Experiences 3 Hrs.
• CHD 203 - Children’s Literature and Language Development 3 Hrs.
• CHD 204 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Children 3 Hrs.
• CHD 205 - Program Planning for Educating Young Children 3 Hrs.
• CHD 206 - Children’s Health and Safety 3 Hrs.
• CHD 208 - Administration of Child Development Programs 3 Hrs.
• CHD 209 - Infant and Toddler Education Programs 3 Hrs.
• CHD 210 - Educating Exceptional Young Children 3 Hrs.
• CHD 214 - Families and Communities 3 Hrs.
• CHD 215 - Supervised Practical Experience in Childhood Development 3 Hrs.

Total Hours Required for Degree: 65 - 66