Early Childhood and Family Studies

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The mission of the Early Childhood and Family Studies Program will be to provide the community a student-centered instructional unit using research-based practices responsive to diversity, innovation, authentic learning and hands-on experiences. The results are successful individuals well prepared for a variety of job opportunities in early care and education profession. The program offerings include three plans leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with or without specialization and one (1) Certificate of Completion. Internship course requires attendance at a mandatory information session, individual meeting with early childhood and family studies clinical coordinator, and clearance from a current criminal history background check, drug screening and tuberculosis screening (PPD). Some early childhood education settings require additional screenings, such as fingerprinting. All required screenings or additional screenings required by particular sites are at the student’s expense. The program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)-Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA)

Programs

• Early Childhood and Family Studies Level 2 Certificate
• Early Childhood and Family Studies, A.A.S.

Courses

• CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
• CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance
• CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler
• CDEC 1323 - Observation and Assessment
• CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
• CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood
• CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs
• CDEC 1392 - Special Topics in Child Development
• CDEC 1396 - Special Topics in Child Care and Support Services Management
• CDEC 2304 - Child Abuse and Neglect
• CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood
• CDEC 2315 - Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education
• CDEC 2341 - The School Age Child
• CDEC 2689 - Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant
• TECA 1303 - Families, School, and Community
• TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children
• TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child
• TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development

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