DCCCD
CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -- ADMINISTRATIVE
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.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
(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.16
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 | 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.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
(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.16
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.
NOTE: Students must take CDEC 2286, CDEC 2287, and CDEC 2380 at the college where they plan to graduate under this award.
| 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 (one course) | 3 |
| 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 |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 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 2315 | Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education | 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.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
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.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
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.EC.EDUC
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 (one course) | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| CDEC 1319 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| CDEC 1323 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| +Elective | Child Development (one course) | 3 |
| +Elective | Child Development (one course) | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER III
| CDEC 1413 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs | 4 |
| 4 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 28 |
+Elective - must be selected from the following*:
| CDEC 1303 | Families, School and Community | 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 | 3 |
| 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 (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.
