2015 - 2016 Combined Catalogs of the Colleges
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Program: Child Development/Early Childhood Education
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.
SEMESTER I
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 |
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10 |
SEMESTER III
| CDEC 2336 |
Administration of Programs for Children III |
3 |
| CDEC 2289 |
Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
2 |
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5 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
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24 |
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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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.
SEMESTER I
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 |
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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 (one course) |
3 |
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14 |
SEMESTER IV
| CDEC 2287 |
Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
2 |
| BIOL 1408 |
Biology for Non-Science Majors I |
4 |
| HUMA 1315 |
Fine Arts Appreciation |
3 |
| +Elective |
Child Development (one course) |
3 |
| +Elective |
Child Development (one course) |
3 |
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15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
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60 |
+Electives - must be selected from the following*:
| CDEC 1317 |
Child Development Associate Training I |
3 |
| CDEC 1321 |
The Infant and Toddler |
3 |
| CDEC 1341 |
CDA Preparation for Assessment |
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.
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/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.
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 (one course) |
3 |
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12 |
SEMESTER II
| CDEC 1319 |
Child Guidance |
3 |
| +Elective |
Child Development (one course) |
3-4 |
| +Elective |
Child Development (one course) |
3 |
| CDEC 1413 |
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs |
4 |
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13-14 |
SEMESTER III
| CDEC 2380 |
Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
3 |
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3 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
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28-29 |
+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 1341 |
CDA Preparation for Assessment |
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 |
3 |
| CDEC 1321 |
The Infant and Toddler
AND |
3 |
| CDEC 2188 |
Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant |
1 |
| CDEC 2322 |
Child Development Associate Training II |
3 |
| CDEC 2324 |
Child Development Associate Training III |
3 |
*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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