Care & Development of Young Children Program
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Program Level
Requirements
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma:
hours | ||
|---|---|---|
Required Courses | 23 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Childcare Teacher | 24 | |
Technical Diploma Total | 47 |
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Child Guidance and Behaviors | 3 | |
Family Relationships & Issues | 3 | |
Literature/Language Methods | 3 | |
Preschool Methods | 3 | |
Children With Special Needs | 3 | |
Organization & Administration | 3 | |
Practicum In CDYC | 5 | |
Total Hours | 23 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Child Care Teacher:
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Working With Young Children | 3 | |
Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 | |
Observation/Participation Lab | 3 | |
Growth/Devlopment of Young Children | 3 | |
Infant/Todd Care & Curriculum | 3 | |
Infant/Toddler Lab | 3 | |
Preschool Curriculum | 3 | |
Preschool Lab | 3 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies Total | 24 | |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies
The highest exit point in the Care and Development of Young Children program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Care and Development of Young Children. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.
General Education Core | hours | |
|---|---|---|
3 | ||
3 | ||
3 | ||
3 | ||
3 | ||
Core Total | 15 | |
Technical Diploma Total | 47 | |
Degree Total | 62 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Care:
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Working With Young Children | 3 | |
Growth/Devlopment of Young Children | 3 | |
Preschool Curriculum | 3 | |
Career & Technical Certificate Total | 9 | |
Special Comments:
Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest-level exit point is 2 years.
Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.