2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Child Development/Early Childhood Education
Title: Child Development/Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
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)
- 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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 1311 | Educating Young Children | 3 |
| CDEC 1319 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| CDEC 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDEC 1321 | The Infant and Toddler | 3 |
| CDEC 1318 | Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| CDEC 1323 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CDEC 1359 | Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CDEC 1303 | Families, School and Community | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 2165 | Practicum-Child Care Provider/Assistant | 1 |
| CDEC 1356 | Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEC 1413 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs | 4 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| +Elective | Child Development (one course) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 2388 | Internship-Child Care Provider/Assistant | 3 |
| BIOL 1408 | Biology for Non-Science Majors 1 | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| +Elective | Child Development (one course) | 3 |
| +Elective | Child Development (one course) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Electives - must be selected from the following*:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 1317 | Child Development Associate Training 1 | 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 2 | 3 |
| CDEC 2324 | Child Development Associate Training 3 | 3 |
| CDEC 2326 | Administration of Programs for Children 1 | 3 |
| CDEC 2328 | Administration of Programs for Children 2 | 3 |
| CDEC 2336 | Administration of Programs for Children 3 | 3 |
| CDEC 2340 | Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CDEC 2341 | The School Age Child | 3 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUMA 1315 | Fine Arts Appreciation | 3 |
| MUSI 1306 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
*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.