Mar 29, 2024  
College Catalog 2016-2017 
    
College Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Transfer

Education: Early Childhood Studies, AAS (part-time)



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Suggested part-time sequence:


Credit Hours Required: 62


Semester 1


Semester 2


Semester 4


Semester 6


Semester 7


Semester 8


Additional Information For Students CDA (Child Development Associate) Preparation


A CDA is a credential from the Council for Professional Recognition. To take these classes and apply for this credential students must be currently working in an early childhood setting. Students may prepare for this by completing:

Students may also achieve the content for CDA preparation by completing:


Notes:


  • Degree & Certificate Requirements  
  • Exploratory Course***: ECHS 1100  
  • Critical Course*: ECHS 1100  and ECHS 2220  
  • Variable Credit Hours - the number of credit hours will vary depending on the course selected.
  • It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule or if you plan to transfer.

 

*A critical course is a course that is highly correlated with success in a particular program and field. Critical courses are identified by the academic department as courses that the student should have a high level of understanding and comprehension in order to progress successfully in the program.

**A recommended course is a suggestion or an advised option that correlates to the respective program. Recommended courses complement the skill set(s) required to be successful and are considered to be beneficial for enhancing students’ education in the program. Recommended courses are not mandatory. In some cases there may not be recommended courses.

***An exploratory course is one that provides a student a broad overview of a particular field/area of study and associated occupations. Exploratory courses help students better understand if that particular program is a good fit for the student to pursue given their interests and career goals.

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