Child Development Associate in Applied Science
Students learn skills needed for employment in a variety of childcare facilities. Those currently working with young children may use this program to upgrade their skills. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Child Development. Note that AAS degree, certificate, and short-term certificate programs are not designed to be transfer programs.
Requirements
Area I: Written Composition
Select 3 credit hours from:
ENG 131: Students who intend to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program should take ENG 101. ENG 131 is a Code C course, which is not designed for transfer credit.
Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts
Select 3 credit hours from:
Select 3 credit hours from:
Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics
| CIS 146 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Select 3 credit hours from:
Select 4 credit hours from:
Area IV
Select 3 credit hours from:
Area V: General Education Core, Technical Concentration, and Electives
Area V Core Requirements
| CHD 100 | Introduction To Child Care | 3 |
| CHD 201 | Prin Of Child Growth & Dev | 3 |
| CHD 202 | Child. Creative Experiences | 3 |
| CHD 203 | Childrens Lit & Lang Dev | 3 |
| CHD 204 | Meth/ Mat Teach Children | 3 |
| CHD 205 | Prog Planning For Young Chil | 3 |
| CHD 206 | Childrens Health & Safety | 3 |
| CHD 215 | Supervised Practical Exper | 3 |
| CHD 217 | Math & Science For Young Chd | 3 |
| PED | Electives | |
| WKO 101 | Workplace Skills Development I | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Area V Elective
Select 12 credit hours from:
Total Credit Hours: 64
Students Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students
Fall Year 1
Spring Year 1
Summer Year 1
| CHD 208 | Adm Of Child Devel Programs | 3 |
| CHD 209 | Infant & Toddler Ed Programs | 3 |
| CHD 210 | Educating Except Young Child | 3 |
| CHD 217 | Math & Science For Young Chd | 3 |
Fall Year 2
Spring Year 2