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The mission of the Early Childhood and Family Studies Program 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 program offerings include three plans leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with or without specialization and one (1) Certificate of Completion. All Internship courses require a clearance from 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 program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)-Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA).

Programs and Courses - Early Childhood and Family Studies

Early Childhood and Family Studies

Programs

Associate of Applied Science

• •  Early Childhood and Family Studies, A.A.S.
• •  Early Childhood and Family Studies, A.A.S. - Specialization in Accreditation Leadership
• •  Early Childhood and Family Studies, A.A.S. with Specialization in Language and Literacy in Preschool

Level I Certificate

• •  Early Childhood Studies Certificate

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 1323 - Observation and Assessment
• •  CDEC 1335 - Early Childhood Development: 3-5 Years
• •  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 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 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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