Child Development - EDCD2, AAS

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Students will be prepared for entry-level positions working with young children and their families. A developmental approach is emphasized, which promotes optimal physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of children.

First Semester

TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children Credits: 3
CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance Credits: 3
ENGL 1301Ω - English Composition I Credits: 3 ♦
CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
CDEC 1317 - Child Development Associate Training I Credits: 3

Total: 15 SCH

Second Semester

CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood Credits: 3
CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs Credits: 3
CDEC 2326 - Administration of Programs for Children I Credits: 3
Creative Arts/Language, Philosophy and Culture Credits: 3♦
CDEC 2322 - Child Development Associate Training II Credits: 3

Total: 15 SCH

Third Semester

CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood Credits: 3
TECA 1303 - Family, School and Community Credits: 3
TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development Credits: 3
SPCH Oral Communication Credits: 3♦
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics I Credits: 3 ♦
or
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3 ♦

Total: 15 SCH

Fourth Semester

CDEC 2328 - Administration of Programs for Children II Credits: 3
CDEC 2166 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care provider/Assistant Credits: 1
TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child Credits: 3
Social Behavioral Sciences/History/Government Political Science Credits: 3♦
CDEC 2324 - Child Development Associate Training III Credits: 3
EDUC 1200 - Learning Frameworks Credits: 2

Total: 15 SCH

Total Semester Credit Hours for Degree = 60

*If wanting to continue towards a bachelor’s degree, core courses are recommended. See counselor for advising.

► Students should plan to take the capstone course in their last semester and should speak with their advisor prior to registering for the final semester.

♦ Core curriculum course.