2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: 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.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.

Semester 1
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

Semester 2
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
ENGL 1301	Composition 1I	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

Semester 3
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) 1	3
Semester Total		14

Semester 4
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
CDEC 2388	Internship-Child Care Provider/Assistant	3
BIOL 1408	Biology for Non-Science Majors 1I	4
Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts 2	3
Elective	Child Development (one course) 1	3
Elective	Child Development (one course) 1	3
Semester Total		16

Minimum Hours Required		60

¹ Electives - must be selected from the following:

Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
CDEC 1317	Child Development Associate Training 1I	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 2II	3
CDEC 2324	Child Development Associate Training 3III	3
CDEC 2326	Administration of Programs for Children 1I	3
CDEC 2328	Administration of Programs for Children 2II	3
CDEC 2336	Administration of Programs for Children 3III	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 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.

² Humanities/Fine Arts - must be chosen selected from the following:

Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
ARTS 1301	Art Appreciation	3
HUMA 1315	Fine Arts Appreciation	3
MUSI 1306	Music Appreciation	3

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 -- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND TEACHING 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.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Level 1I Certificate)

Offered on all campuses

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

Degree Plan Code: C1.CHILD.EDUC.TCH

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

Semester 1
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
CDEC 1311	Educating Young Children	3
CDEC 1354	Child Growth and Development	3
CDEC 1303	Families, School and Community	3
Semester Total		9

Semester 2
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
CDEC 1413	Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs 3	4
Elective	Child Development (one course) 1	3
Semester Total		7

Minimum Hours Required		16

¹ Elective - must be selected from the following:

Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
CDEC 1341	CDA Preparation for Assessment	3
CDEC 1318	Wellness of the Young Child	3

Please consult with your Senior Success Coach for guidance on appropriate elective courses for your career goals. Contact the Associate Dean of Early Childhood Education and Early Learning if you need more guidance.

² Students may earn college credit for a CURRENT earned Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Please contact the Associate Dean of Early Childhood Education and Early Learning for more information.

³ Students must take CDEC 1413 at Dallas College where they plan to graduate under this award.

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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