Study of child development theory and the skills
needed to assist teachers of the exceptional child the
emotionally, physically or mentally handicapped;
can lead to employment as teacher aide in public
and private special education schools and in
residential child care facilities and hospitals.
281 Child Development Teacher Aide in Special Education Option -
Associate in Applied Science Degree
(63 credit hours)
Study of child development theory and the skills needed to assist teachers of the exceptional child the emotionally, physically or mentally handicapped; can lead to employment as teacher aide in public and private special education schools and in residential child care facilities and hospitals. |
| 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 120 Introduction to Group Care
Professions/Group Care of Children |
3 |
| General Education electives* |
9 |
TOTAL |
15 |
| Third semester |
Credit Hours |
| Child Development 141 Activity Programming |
2 |
| Child Development 205 Development of the Exceptional Child |
3 |
| Child Development 225 Supervision of the Exceptional Child |
3 |
| Education elective |
3 |
| General Education electives* |
6 |
TOTAL |
17 |
| Fourth semester |
Credit Hours |
Child Development 201 Observation and
Management of Child Behavior |
3 |
Child Development 229 Practicum in Residential
Child Care |
6 |
| General Education electives* |
6 |
TOTAL |
15 |