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)
| 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)