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Early Childhood Studies Certificate and A.A.S. (19.0706)

Early Childhood Studies Certificate and A.A.S. (19.0706) Online


Faculty and Staff

A Mondragon
Armando Mondragon
Division Chair,
Applied Sciences
Email
(830) 758-4106
(830) 591-7274
J Estrada
Judy F. Estrada
Division Chair,
Applied Sciences

Email
(830) 591-7288
L Compton
Lorie Compton
Coordinator / Instructor
Email
(830) 591-7224 

Purpose

This program carries a one-year Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. This curriculum is designed to develop basic skills, attitudes and competencies necessary for personnel to provide high-quality care and early education in preschool and child care centers. 


Admissions Requirements

Students are admitted to this program through regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section).

The Early Childhood Studies program carries two award options, the one-year Certificate and the two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. The one-year Certificate is TSI exempt, however, those not meeting TSI requirements are encouraged to enroll in the appropriate developmental course(s).

Students who wish to pursue the two-year A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. Adherence to individual course descriptions is required.


Program of Study

Early Childhood Studies Certificate

Program of Study

Fall Semester

Early Childhood Studies Certificate Program of Study Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
EDUC 1300π Learning Framework
or
COLS 0300 College Success Skills
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children 3
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child 3
CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood
Programs 3
COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing 3
Total 12

Spring Semester

Early Childhood Studies Certificate Program of Study Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
CDEC 1319 Child Guidance 3
CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3
CDEC 12811 Cooperative Education - Childcare Provider/
Assistant 2
CDEC 2307 Math and Science for Early Childhood 3
TECA 1303 Families, School & Community 3
Total 14
Total Credit Hours for Certificate 26

Notes:

  1. Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
π All students are required to take EDUC 1300 or COLS 0300; however, EDUC 1300/COLS 0300 do not count toward degree requirements.

Early Childhood Studies Associate of Applied Science Degree

Early Childhood Studies Associate of Applied Science Program of Study 
General Education Courses Credit
Social & Behavioral Sciences 3
Humanities & Fine Arts 3
Natural Science & Math 3
Other 9
Total General Education Courses 18
Technical Education Courses 42
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. 60

Program of Study

First Year

Fall Semester

Early Childhood Studies Associate of Applied Science Program of Study First Year Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
EDUC 1300π Learning Framework
or
COLS 0300 College Success Skills
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children 3
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child 3
CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood
Programs 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing 3
Total 15

Spring Semester

Early Childhood Studies Associate of Applied Science Program of Study First Year Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
CDEC 1319 Child Guidance 3
CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3
CDEC 1281 Cooperative Education - Childcare Provider/
Assistant 2
CDEC 2307 Math and Science for Early Childhood 3
TECA 1303 Families, School & Community 3
Elective College Level Mathematics 3
Total 17

Second Year

Fall Semester

Early Childhood Studies Associate of Applied Science Program of Study Second Year Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs 3
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler 3
CDEC 2280 Cooperative Education - Childcare Provider/
Assistant 2
SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology
or
PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3
Elective Humanities & Fine Arts 3
Total 14

Spring Semester

Early Childhood Studies Associate of Applied Science Program of Study Second Year Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I 3
Elective Technical Elective - BMGT or BUSI 3
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development 3
CDEC 22811 Cooperative Education - Childcare Provider /
Assistant 2
Elective Speech Communications 3
Total 14
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. 60

Notes:

  1. Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
π All students are required to take EDUC 1300 or COLS 0300; however, EDUC 1300/COLS 0300 do not count toward degree requirements.

Tuition & Fees

Standard tuition and fees are assessed to each student as indicated in Finances section.


Early Childhood Studies Resources

Minimum Standard Rules Handbook

Early Childhood Studies Student Handbook

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