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 EARLY CHILDHOOD and FAMILY STUDIES

In this department, students are prepared to work with children both through adolescence through the early childhood education academic unit. The NAEYC Accredited Child Development Center serves as a laboratory setting and support for student success while enrolled at the college.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY STUDIES DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Early Childhood and Family Studies Department will be to provide the community a student-centered comprehensive early childhood program responsive to cultural, ethnic, socio-economic diversity, rich in current and innovative ideas and nurturing authentic learning and hands-on experiences. The results are successful individuals well prepared for a variety of job opportunities in the rapidly changing early care and education profession. The department offerings include three plans leading to one (1) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and two (2) Certificates of Completion. One of the certificate programs incorporates a training program to meet the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). All Practicum and Cooperative Education courses require a current criminal history background check, drug screening and fingerprinting. Other early childhood education settings may require additional screenings or background checks such as current PPD (Tuberculosis) screening. The department is in self-study toward the National Association for the Education of Young Children Associate Degree Accreditation.

Programs and Courses - Early Childhood Studies

Early Childhood Studies

Programs

Associate of Applied Science

• •  Accreditation Leadership A.A.S. (2598)
• •  Early Childhood Studies, A.A.S.
• •  Language and Literacy in Preschool A.A.S. (2563)

Certificate of Completion

• •  Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA) Certificate
• •  Early Childhood Studies Certificate of Completion

Courses

• •  CDEC 1266 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
• •  CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
• •  CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance
• •  CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler
• •  CDEC 1335 - Early Childhood Development
• •  CDEC 1354 - Child Growth and Development
• •  CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
• •  CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood
• •  CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs
• •  CDEC 1380 - Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant
• •  CDEC 1381 - Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant
• •  CDEC 1392 - Special Topics in Child Development
• •  CDEC 1396 - Special Topics in Child Care and Support Services Management
• •  CDEC 2267 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
• •  CDEC 2268 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
• •  CDEC 2304 - Child Abuse and Neglect
• •  CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood
• •  CDEC 2315 - Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education
• •  CDEC 2322 - Child Development Associate Training II
• •  CDEC 2324 - Child Development Associate Training III
• •  CDEC 2341 - The School Age Child
• •  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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