Child Development/Early Childhood Education A.A.S.

Location(s): Brookhaven, Eastfield

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Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Brookhaven and Eastfield campus only

Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CHILD.DEVE.16

The Child Development program offers students an in-depth study of young children from birth to twelve years of age. Eastfield campus provides a child development center the Children’s Lab School of the Center for Child and Family Studies that offers lab opportunities for students. Brookhaven campus has a Head Start Center on campus that is available for students as well as numerous off-campus locations for student lab experiences.

NOTE: Students must take CDEC 2165 and CDEC 2388 at Dallas College where they plan to graduate under this award.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Semester 3

CDEC 2165 - Practicum - Child Development (1 Credit Hours)
CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood (3 Credit Hours)
CDEC 1413 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs (4 Credit Hours)
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - Child Development (one course) (3 Credit Hours) +

Semester Total: 14 Credit Hours

Semester 4

CDEC 2388 - Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant (3 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I (4 Credit Hours)
Elective - Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credit Hours) ++
Elective - Child Development (one course) (3 Credit Hours) +
Elective - Child Development (one course) (3 Credit Hours) +

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 60 Credit Hours

Electives

+Electives

Must be selected from the following*:

++Humanities/Fine Arts

Must be chosen selected from the following:

Note(s)

*Note: Please consult the advising guide of the campus (Brookhaven or Eastfield) you are attending for guidance on appropriate elective courses for your career goals. Contact the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Advisor or Program Chair if you need more guidance.

Note: Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor’s degree should consult an advisor and the transfer university.