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 Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

BSS 090 - Basic Study Skills 3 Hours
RDG 085 - Developmental Reading III 4 Hours
ENG 092 - Basic English I 4 Hours
ENG 093 - Basic English II 4 Hours
MTH 090 - Basic Mathematics 2 Hours
MTH 091 - Developmental Algebra I 2 Hours
MTH 092 - Developmental Algebra II 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 Art 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: 4 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 1 Hour
History or Social/Behaviorial Science* 3 Hours
*Choose from anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology.

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 45 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 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