Associate Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood (AAS) at Amarillo College |
Amarillo College
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Amarillo College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Rural-serving Large with 10,387 students in Amarillo, TX.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
Amarillo College, a public community college, is dedicated to providing educational, cultural and community services and resources to enhance the quality of life for the diverse population in the service area. |
Amarillo College
Associate degree
Child Development/Early Childhood (AAS)
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The major objective of the Child Development/Early Childhood program is to train
caregivers to work with preschool children in a variety of preschool environments.
The program will concentrate on areas of growth and development, age appropriate
curriculum, health and safety and program management.
SEMESTER HOURS
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18
Communications
ENGL 1301: Freshman Composition I
SPCH*
Humanities/Fine Arts
SOCI 2319: Minority Studies
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
MATH 1332: Contemporary Mathematics (or any MATH)
Social/Behavioral Sciences
PHED 1304: Concepts of Healthful Living
PSYC 2301: General Psychology
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS 45
CDEC 1196: Special Topics in Administration for Young Children
CDEC 1264: Practicum (Observation Techniques)
CDEC 1294: Special Topics in Advanced Child Care Practices
TECA 1303: Family and the Community
TECA 1311: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
TECA 1318: Nutrition, Health, and Safety
CDEC 1319: Child Guidance
CDEC 1321: The Infant and Toddler
TECA 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 2264: Practicum (Advanced Child Care Practices)
CDEC 2265: Practicum (Management)
CDEC 2307: Math and Science for Early Childhood
CDEC 2326: Administration of Programs for Children I
CDEC 2328: Administration of Programs for Children II
RELATED REQUIRED COURSE 3
BCIS 1305: Business Computer Applications
TOTAL 66
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