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Care & Development of Young Children Program

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UndergraduateTechnical Diploma

Program Level

Undergraduate

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

CDYC 1130

Child Guidance and Behaviors

3

CDYC 1230

Family Relationships & Issues

3

CDYC 1330

Literature/Language Methods

3

CDYC 1332

Preschool Methods

3

CDYC 1410

Children With Special Needs

3

CDYC 1420

Organization & Administration

3

CDYC 2211

Practicum In CDYC

5

Total Hours

23


Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Child Care Teacher:

Code

Title

Hours

CDYC 1110

Working With Young Children

3

CDYC 1120

Health, Safety & Nutrition

3

CDYC 1151

Observation/Participation Lab

3

CDYC 1210

Growth/Devlopment of Young Children

3

CDYC 1220

Infant/Todd Care & Curriculum

3

CDYC 1241

Infant/Toddler Lab

3

CDYC 1320

Preschool Curriculum

3

CDYC 1341

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

English Composition Elective

3

Math Elective

3

Natural Science Elective

3

Behavioral Science Elective

3

Humanities Elective

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

CDYC 1110

Working With Young Children

3

CDYC 1210

Growth/Devlopment of Young Children

3

CDYC 1320

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.