College Catalog Programs of Study 2011-2012
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Associate of Applied Science Degree
AL, LO, MA
Purpose: The curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment involving the care and education of young children, or for those persons presently employed in these situations who wish to update and enhance their competencies. Occupational opportunities include program leaders, supervisors, and/or directors in child development programs.
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| CHD | 118 | 3 | ||||
| CHD | 145 | 3 | ||||
| PSY | 235 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 16 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| CHD | 119 | 3 | ||||
| CHD | 166 | 3 | ||||
| ENG | 112 | 1 | ||||
| 2PED/RPK | PED/RPK Elective | 1 | ||||
| Total | 17 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| 3 | Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3 | ||||
| CHD | 146 | 3 | ||||
| CHD | 215 | 3 | ||||
| EDU | 235 | 3 | ||||
| CHD | 298 | Seminar and Project (Portfolio) | 1 | |||
| CHD | 265 | 3 | ||||
| CST | 100 | 3-4 | ||||
| Total | 16-17 | |||||
| Total credits for the Early Childhood Development A.A.S. =67-68 | ||||||
1 Students may substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
3 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
4 The laboratory science elective may be selected from biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or natural science courses with a lab component, listed under General Education Electives. Some four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence.
5 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.