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

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Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested full-time sequence

Credit Hours Required: 62

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:

ECHS 1800 - Child Development Associate Credential Preparation, Part 1 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1810 - Child Development Associate Credential Preparation, Part 2 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1815 - Child Development Associate Credential Preparation, Part 3 3.00 Credit Hours

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

ECHS 1100 - Early Childhood Development 4.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course )
ECHS 1600 - Parents As Partners 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1200 - Early Childhood Curriculums 4.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1710 - Child Care Management 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1815 - Child Development Associate Credential Preparation, Part 3 3.00 Credit Hours (see department regarding prerequisite for this course)

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

Suggested full-time sequence

Credit Hours Required: 62

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Additional Information For Students CDA (Child Development Associate) Preparation

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