Combined Colleges: 2014-2015 Catalog - Program - Child Development/Early Childhood Education

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Program: Child Development/Early Childhood Education

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Administrative Certificate | Administrator Enhanced Skills Certificate
Child Development Associate Skills Achievement Award | Child Development/Early Childhood Education AAS
Infant-Toddler Certificate | Intervention Specialist Certificate
School-Age Caregiver Certificate | Teaching Careers

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -- ADMINISTRATIVE

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven and Eastfield only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.CHILD.ADMINIST.12

This certificate program will provide an opportunity for the student to study administrative procedures for child care facilities.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CDEC 1354	Child Growth and Development	3
CDEC 1319	Child Guidance	3
CDEC 2326	Administration of Programs for Children I	3
		9

SEMESTER II

CDEC 1413	Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs	4
CDEC 2328	Administration of Programs for Children II	3
CDEC 1318	Wellness of the Young Child	3
		10

SEMESTER III

CDEC 2336	Administration of Programs for Children III	3
CDEC 2289	Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant	2
		5

Minimum Hours Required

Prerequisite to enter certificate: One year of work in a licensed child care center.

Note: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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The Child Development AAS is a requirement prior to or concurrent with this Enhanced Skills Certificate.

ADMINISTRATOR

Gainful Employment Information

EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.

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

Degree Plan Code: ES.CHILD.ADMINISTRATOR

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CDEC 2326	Administration of Programs for Children I	3
CDEC 2328	Administration of Programs for Children II	3
		6

Minimum Hours Required

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Gainful Employment Information

(Skills Achievement Award)

EFC-Deactivated June 1, 2011.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: SA.CHILD.ASSOC.11

This award program provides 120 hours of training required by the National Council of Early Childhood Professional Recognition. After completion of this award students may pursue the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CDEC 1417	Child Development Associate Training I	4
		4

SEMESTER II

CDEC 2422	Child Development Associate Training II	4
		4

SEMESTER III

CDEC 2424	Child Development Associate Training III	4
		4

Minimum Hours Required

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Gainful Employment Information

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Brookhaven and Eastfield only

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

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CHILD.DEVE.II

The Child Development program offers students an in-depth study of young children from birth to twelve years of age. Eastfield College 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 College has a Head Start Center on campus that is available for students as well as numerous off-campus locations for student lab experiences.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CDEC 1311	Educating Young Children	3
CDEC 1319	Child Guidance	3
CDEC 1303	Families, School and Community	3
CDEC 1354	Child Growth and Development	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
		15

SEMESTER II

CDEC 1318	Wellness of the Young Child	3
CDEC 1323	Observation and Assessment	3
CDEC 1359	Children with Special Needs	3
CDEC 2380	Cooperative Education-Child Care Provider/Assistant	3
CDEC 1413	Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs	4
		16

SEMESTER III

CDEC 2286	Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant	2
CDEC 1356	Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood	3
GOVT 2305	Federal Government	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
+Elective	Child Development	3
		14

SEMESTER IV

CDEC 2287	Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant	2
BIOL 1408	Biology for Non-Science Majors I	4
+Elective	Child Development	3
+Elective	Child Development	3
++Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
		15

Minimum Hours Required

+Electives - must be selected from the following*:

CDEC 1317	Child Development Associate Training I	3
CDEC 1321	The Infant and Toddler	3
CDEC 1343	Independent Study in Child Development	3
CDEC 1358	Creative Arts for Early Childhood	3
CDEC 1395	Special Topics in Child Care Provider/Assistant	3
CDEC 1396	Special Topics in Child Care and Support Services Management	3
CDEC 2304	Child Abuse and Neglect	3
CDEC 2307	Math and Science for Early Childhood	3
CDEC 2322	Child Development Associate Training II	3
CDEC 2324	Child Development Associate Training III	3
CDEC 2326	Administration of Programs for Children I	3
CDEC 2328	Administration of Programs for Children II	3
CDEC 2336	Administration of Programs for Children III	3
CDEC 2340	Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs	3
CDEC 2341	The School Age Child	3

*Note: Please consult the advising guide of the college (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.

++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

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

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- INFANT-TODDLER

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: CERT.CHILD.INFANT

This certificate program provides for an in-depth study of infant-toddler growth and development, programs, and services.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CDEC 1311	Educating Young Children	3
CDEC 1318	Wellness of the Young Child	3
CDEC 1319	Child Guidance	3
CDEC 1339	Early Childhood Development: 0-3 Years	3
+Elective	Child Development	3-4
		15-16

SEMESTER II

CDEC 1321	The Infant and Toddler	3
CDEC 2304	Child Abuse and Neglect	3
CDEC 1303	Families, School and Community	3
+Elective	Child Development	3-4
		12-16

SEMESTER III

CDEC 2188	Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant	1
		1
Minimum Hours Required		28-33

+Elective - must be selected from the following:

CDEC 1417	Child Development Associate Training I	4
CDEC 1323	Observation and Assessment	3
CDEC 1343	Independent Study in Child Development	3
CDEC 1359	Children with Special Needs	3
CDEC 1395	Special Topics in Child Care Provider/Assistant	3
CDEC 2315	Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education	3
CDEC 2422	Child Development Associate Training II	4
CDEC 2424	Child Development Associate Training III	4
CDEC 2380	Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant	3
SOCI 2301	Marriage, Family, and Close Relationships	3

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.CHILD.INTERVENT

This certificate program is designed for students seeking a career working with children and families from a diverse population. The certificate will enable the student to identify and address the needs of children and families at risk of success.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CDEC 1311	Educating Young Children	3
CDEC 1354	Child Growth and Development	3
CDEC 1318	Wellness of the Young Child	3
CDEC 1303	Families, School and Community	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
		15

SEMESTER II

CDEC 1319	Child Guidance	3
CDEC 2304	Child Abuse and Neglect	3
CDEC 2315	Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education	3
CDEC 1356	Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood	3
CDEC 1359	Children with Special Needs	3
		15

SEMESTER III

CDEC 2284	Cooperative Education - Child Development	2
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication OR	3
SPCH 1315	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	(3)
+Elective	Foreign Language	3-4
		8-9
Minimum Hours Required		38-39

+Elective - must choose from the following:

Any beginning level Foreign Language

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- SCHOOL-AGE CAREGIVER

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: CERT.CHILD.SCHOOL

This certificate program provides for an in-depth study of school-age growth and development, programs, and services. It is designed to enable students to provide an optimal learning environment for children in before- and after-school, recreational and summer programs.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CDEC 1330	Growth and Development: 6-14 Years	3
CDEC 1319	Child Guidance	3
CDEC 1303	Families, School and Community	3
CDEC 2304	Child Abuse and Neglect	3
+Elective	Child Development	2-4
		14-16

SEMESTER II

CDEC 1318	Wellness of the Young Child	3
CDEC 2341	The School Age Child	3
+Elective	Child Development	2-4
+Elective	Child Development	2-4
		10-14

SEMESTER III

CDEC 2189	Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant	1
		1
Minimum Hours Required		25-31

+Electives - must be selected from the following:

CDEC 1323	Observation and Assessment	3
CDEC 2340	Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs	3
CDEC 1343	Independent Study in Child Development	3
CDEC 1413	Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs	4
CDEC 1454	Child Growth and Development	4
CDEC 2286	Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant	2
CDEC 2288	Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant	2
CDEC 2315	Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education	3
CDEC 2326	Administration of Programs for Children I	3
CDEC 2328	Administration of Programs for Children II	3
CDEC 2336	Administration of Programs for Children III	3

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -- TEACHING CAREERS

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven and Eastfield only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.CHILD.TEACH.12

This certificate program provides general courses in early childhood for those wanting to increase their skills and knowledge for working with children.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CDEC 1311	Educating Young Children	3
CDEC 1354	Child Growth and Development	3
CDEC 1318	Wellness of the Young Child	3
+Elective	Child Development	3-4
		12-13

SEMESTER II

CDEC 1319	Child Guidance	3
+Elective	Child Development	3-4
+Elective	Child Development	3-4
CDEC 1413	Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs	4
		13-15

SEMESTER III

CDEC 2380	Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant	3
		3
Minimum Hours Required		28-31

+Elective - must be selected from the following*:

CDEC 1303	Families, School and Community	3
CDEC 1323	Observation and Assessment	3
CDEC 2340	Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs	3
CDEC 1343	Independent Study in Child Development	3
CDEC 1356	Emergent Literacy For Early Childhood	3
CDEC 1358	Creative Arts for Early Childhood	3
CDEC 1359	Children with Special Needs	3
CDEC 1395	Special Topics in Child Care Provider/Assistant	3
CDEC 2304	Child Abuse and Neglect	3
CDEC 2315	Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education	3
CDEC 2341	The School Age Child	3
CDEC 1317	Child Development Associate Training I AND	3
CDEC 1167	Practicum or (Field Experience)-Child Care Provider/Assistant	1
CDEC 1321	The Infant and Toddler AND	3
CDEC 2188	Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant	1
CDEC 2322	Child Development Associate Training II AND	3
CDEC 1168	Practicum (or Field Experience)-Child Care Provider/Assistant	1
CDEC 2324	Child Development Associate Training III AND	3
CDEC 1169	Practicum (or Field Experience)-Child Care Provider/Assistant	1

*Note: Please consult the advising guide of the college (BHC or EFC) 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.

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