Human Services


278 CHILD DEVELOPMENT- PRESCHOOL EDUCATION OPTION—Associate in Applied Science Degree

(62 credit hours)

The Child Development Program is designed to provide students with education in both theory and practice for careers in child care programs. Students will be prepared for employment in a variety of positions in home and group settings serving the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age and children with special needs.

General Education Requirements for the AAS degree * (15 credit hours)

Required Courses
Child Development 101—Human Growth and Development I .................................................. 4
Child Development 107—Health, Safety and Nutrition ............................................................ 3
Child Development 109— Language Development ................................... 3
Child Development 120—Introduction to Early Childhood Education/Group Care of Children ........................ 3
Child Development 143—Science and Math for the Young Child .................................. 3
Child Development 149—Creative Activities for the Young Child ........................................... 3
Child Development 201—Observation and Management of Child Behavior ........................ 3
Child Development 258—Principles of Pre-School Education ...................................... 4
Child Development 259**—Practicum in Pre-School Education ...................................... 6
Child Development 262—Child, Family & Community Relations ....................................... 3

Elective Courses (12 credit hours)

278 Child Development Preschool Education Option Associate in Applied Science Degree (62 credit hours)

The Child Development Program is designed to provide students with education in both theory and practice for careers in child care programs.

Students will be prepared for employment in a variety of positions in home and group settings serving the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age and children with special needs.
First semester

Credit Hours

Child Development 101 Human Growth and Development I 4
Child Development 107 Child Care, Health, and Nutrition 3
Child Development 120 Introduction to Child Care Professions; Group Care of Children 3
General Education electives* 6
TOTAL
16
Second semester

Credit Hours

Child Development 201 Observation and Management of Child Behavior 3
Child Development 149 Creative Activities for the Young Child 3
General Education electives* 9
TOTAL
15
Third semester

Credit Hours

Child Development 109 Language Development 3
Child Development 258 Principles of Preschool Education 4
Child Development 143 Science and Math for the Young Child 3
General Education electives* 6
TOTAL
16
Fourth semester

Credit Hours

Child Development 259*** Practicum in Nursery School 6
Child Development 262 Child, Family & Community Relations 3
General Education electives* 6
TOTAL
15
Eligibility: completion of all Child Development courses (with grades of C or higher)