Program: Early Childhood and Family Studies, A.A.S. with Specialization in Language and Literacy in Preschool - St. Philip’s College

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The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have reaffirmed St. Philip’s College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education. This designation covers academic years 2014 through 2020.

Year 1

Semester I - 15 Hours

** TECA 1303 - Families, School, and Community
** TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children
CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
Select one course from Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core .

Semester II - 15 Hours

CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
* TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child
CDEC 1335 - Early Childhood Development: 3-5 Years
CDEC 1323 - Observation and Assessment
ENGL 1302 - Composition II

Year 2

Semester III - 15 Hours

* TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Math I (Math for Liberal Arts Majors I)
OR
MATH 1314 - College Algebra
CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication

Semester IV - 15 Hours

CDEC 2304 - Child Abuse and Neglect
CDEC 2315 - Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education
CDEC 2689 - Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant
Select one course from the Humanities (40) Core or Visual and Performing Arts (50) Core .

Notes:

* TECA courses require 16 hours of field experience

Student can do concurrent enrollment in developmental course prerequisites along with early childhood courses (CDEC/TECA).
Student must complete practicum experiences.
Students are advised to complete academic core and/or electives during summer or flex semesters
Student may contact the advisor or Program about transfer of CDA credits and/or Experiential credit (i.e. credit for work experience).

For advisement, please make an appointment with your Student Advisor at

210-486-2411 or mmercadel1@mail.accd.edu

Visit our website: http://www.accd.edu/spc/acad/childhood/default.aspx

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