Human Services


280 CHILD DEVELOPMENT-TEACHER AIDE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION OPTION— Associate in Applied Science Degree
(61 credit hours)

Study of child development theory and the skills needed to assist teachers of elementary school children; can lead to employment as teacher aide in public and private elementary schools.

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

 

Required and Elective Courses

Required Courses
Child Development 101—Human Growth and Development I ........................................... 4
Child Development 102—Human Growth and Development II .......................................... 3
Child Development 107—Health, Safety and Nutrition ..................................................... 3
Child Development 109— Language Development ................................... 3
Child Development 120—Intro to Early Childhood Education/Group Care of Children ................... 3
Child Development 143—Science & Math for the Young Child ........................................... 3
Child Development 201—Observation and Management of Child Behavior ........................ 3
Education 260—Principles of Practice in Elementary Education ...................................... 3
Education 269—Practicum in Elementary Education ...................................... 6

Elective Courses
(15 credit hours)
(Recommended)
Psychology 201—General Psychology .................. 3
Psychology 207—Child Psychology ...................... 3
Sociology 201—Intro to the Study of Society ........ 3
Sociology 203—Marriage and the Family ............. 3

Take additional elective courses if needed to meet minimum credit hour requirements for the degree.

280 Child Development Teacher Aide in Elementary Education Option - Associate in Applied Science Degree (61 credit hours)

Study of child development theory and the skills needed to assist teachers of elementary school children; can lead to employment as teacher aide in public and private elementary schools.
First semester Credit Hours
Child Development 101 Human Growth and Development I 4
Child Development 107 Child Care, Health and Nutrition 3
General Education electives*

9
TOTAL

16
Second semester Credit Hours
Child Development 102 Human Growth and Development II 3
Child Development 109 Language Development 3
Education elective 3
General Education electives* 6
TOTAL
 15
Third semester

Credit Hours
Child Development 201 Observation and Management of Child Behavior 3
Education elective 3
General Education electives* 9
TOTAL
 15
Fourth semester

Credit Hours
Child Development 149 Creative Activities for Children 3
Child Development 269
Practicum in Elementary Education 		6
General Education electives*

6
TOTAL
 15