Early Childhood Development (636), Associate of Applied Science Degree

Possible Career Opportunities

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Fall I

• ENG 111 - College Composition I ♦ (3 credits)
• SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)
• CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 215 - Models of Early Childhood Education Programs ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music and Movement to Children ♦ (3 credits)
• CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking ♦ (3 credits)

Spring I

• ENG 112 - College Composition II ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 118 - Language Arts for Young Children ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 165 - Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children ♦ (3 credits)
• HLT 106 - First Aid and Safety (2 credits)
• EDU 235 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education ♦ (3 credits)

Fall II

• Elective (3 credits) ^1,2
• CHD 119 - Introduction to Reading Methods ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 146 - Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 166 - Infant and Toddler Programs ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 216 - Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change ♦ (3 credits)

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• MTH 120 - Introduction to Mathematics ♦ (3 credits)

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• MTH 158 - College Algebra ♦ (3 credits) ³

Spring II

• Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credits) ¹
• PSY 235 - Child Psychology ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 265 - Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 270 - Administration of Childcare Programs ♦ (3 credits)
• CHD 298 - Seminar and Project (1 credit)

Total Minimum Credits 67

¹Recommended courses to meet general education requirements are listed under General Program Information .
²SOC 215  strongly suggested.
³Students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree should take MTH 158 .