Child Development Careers

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1 Program Description The Child Development program is designed to establish foundations in early childhood education, improve the quality of early childhood services, and increase professionalism in the field. Students will learn skills, such as; guidance techniques, health and safety, cultural sensitivity, curriculum planning, enhancing literacy, and interpersonal communication. Education for early childhood licensure is provided by South Central College according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services requirements. Individuals will be prepared for careers in a variety of early childhood and educational settings. Graduates may pursue positions such as early childhood teachers or assistants, or as paraprofessionals within a school system. The program is designed to meet the needs of full-time and part-time students. A grade of C or higher is required in Child Development technical courses. Program Core Competencies 1. Display knowledge of guidance techniques that promote positive adult child relationships. 2. Understand developmental milestones. 3. Demonstrate the ability to choose age appropriate activities; plan, develop and implement lesson plans. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate physical environments for learning. 5. Demonstrate techniques for observing, recording and analyzing observations. 6. Identify and implement techniques of collaboration with parents, colleagues, children and community services. Student Background Studies Minnesota law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with patients and residents at a health care or child care facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health have a background study conducted by the state. An individual who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the background study, and whose disqualification is not set aside by the Commissioner of Health, will not be permitted to participate in a clinical placement in a Minnesota licensed health care or child care facility. Failure to participate in a clinical placement required by the academic program could result in ineligibility to qualify for a degree in that program. Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates Child Development Careers A.A.S. Degree Administration of Child Care Programs A.A.S. Degree Child Development Careers Concentration A.A. Degree Child Development Careers Diploma Child Development Careers Certificate Administration of Child Care Programs Advanced Certificate 211 Early Childhood Development and Services

2 A.A.S. Degree Degree Description Education for early childhood licensure is provided by South Central College according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services requirements. Individuals will be prepared for careers in a variety of early childhood and educational settings. Graduates may pursue positions such as early childhood teachers or assistants, or as paraprofessionals within a school system. Graduates receiving an A.A.S. Degree in Child Development Careers may transfer the degree to Metropolitan State University to pursue a B.A.S. Degree in the Early Childhood Studies, Psychology Department. This articulation agreement may be revised when program changes are made in the B.A.S. Degree in the Early Childhood Studies, Psychology Department at Metropolitan State University. Child Development Careers A.A.S. Degree (66 Credits) AAS2507/AAS3507 REQUIRED TECHNICAl COURSES 45 CDEV1340 Planning and Implementing Curriculum 4 CDEV2510 Internship I 3 CDEV2520 Children with Challenging Behaviors 3 CDEV2550 Cognitive Development 3 CDEV2560 Language and Literacy Development 3 CDEV2590 Social-Emotional Development & Learning Experiences 3 CDEV2600 Professional Leadership 3 CDEV2640 Program Planning 3 CDEV2810 Internship II 3 Required Liberal ArTS & Sciences 17 To complete an A.A.S. Degree, students must complete 17 MNTC credits from 3 of the 10 MNTC Goal Areas (combination of required and recommended). See pgs for more information. Choose from the following courses or see advisor for additional offerings. MNTC - Goal Area 1: Communications Choose at least one ENGL or COMM course from this MNTC Goal Area. MNTC - Goal Area 5: History & The Social & Behavioral Sciences Choose at least one SOC or PSYC course from this MNTC Goal Area. ElECTIve CREDITS TECHNICAl COURSES 4 Choose one course from the following: CDEV1310 Infant/Toddler Development and CDEV1312 Preschool Development and CDEV1314 School Age Development and 212

3 Administration of Child Care Programs A.A.S. Degree Degree Description A manager of an early childhood or afterschool program has complex responsibilities that require a wide range of knowledge and skills. The Administration of Child Care Programs is designed to build students knowledge and abilities to adequately and effectively evaluate the qualifications and performance of employees, develop sound personnel practices, oversee the purchase, care and maintenance of equipment, develop and evaluate sound curricula, build and maintain professional relationships with parents, staff and colleagues, and respond sensitively to the diverse needs of children, their parents, and staff. The skills obtained in this degree will prepare students for career opportunities such as a Director, Assistant Director, Site Coordinator, Early Childhood Teacher or Paraprofessional. Administration of Child Care Programs A.A.S. Degree (66 Credits) AAS2512/ AAS3512 REQUIRED TECHNICAl COURSES 49 CDEV1340 Planning & Implementing Curriculum 4 CDEV1310 Infant/Toddler Development and Learning 4 CDEV1312 Preschool Development and Learning 4 CDEV2510 Internship 1 3 CDEV2520 Children with Challenging Behaviors 3 CDEV2910 Management of Child Care Programs 3 CDEV2920 Strategies of Staff Development 3 CDEV2930 Financial Aspects of Childcare Administration 3 CDEV2940 Managing Multiple Sites 1 CDEV2990 Practicum Project 1 OTEC1825 Office Financial Applications I 3 Required Liberal ArTS & Sciences 17 To complete an A.A.S. Degree, students must complete 17 MNTC credits from 3 of the 10 MNTC Goal Areas (combination of required and recommended). See pgs for more information. Choose from the following courses or see advisor for additional offerings. MNTC - Goal Area 1: Communications Choose at least one ENGL or COMM course from this MNTC Goal Area. MNTC - Goal Area 5: History & The Social & Behavioral Sciences Choose at least one SOC or PSYC course from this MNTC Goal Area. See pages to find course descriptions for the courses listed above. 213

4 Concentration A.A. Degree Degree Description For students who may want to work with children but not necessarily in early childhood education, South Central College is offering an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Child Development. This concentration will give you a good foundation of how children develop in all domains; social, emotional, physical and cognitive, as well as how to appropriately promote development in these areas. It will also provide you with essential skills for working with families who have young children. Please refer to pages for the remaining Liberal Arts & Science course requirements for the Associate of Arts degree. Child Development Careers Concentration A.A. Degree (60 Credits) AA2590/AA3590 REQUIRED TECHNICAl COURSES 16 CDEV2550 Cognitive Development 3 CDEV2590 Social-Emotional Development & Learning Experiences 3 REQUIRED Liberal ArTS & Sciences 40 Students should refer to pages for more information on how to meet the requirements of this A.A. Degree. An AA degree must include the entire 40-credit Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) from the following 10 MNTC Goal Areas. Courses must be selected in consultation with advisor/faculty. MNTC - Goal Area 1: Communications MNTC - Goal Area 2: Critical Thinking MNTC - Goal Area 3: Natural Sciences MNTC - Goal Area 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning MNTC - Goal Area 5: History & the Social & Behavioral Sciences MNTC - Goal Area 6: The Humanities & Fine Arts MNTC - Goal Area 7: Human Diversity MNTC - Goal Area 8: Global Perspective MNTC - Goal Area 9: Ethical & Civic Responsibility MNTC - Goal Area 10: People & the Environment Elective CREDITS Liberal ArTS & Sciences 4 Students should refer to pages for more information on how to meet the requirements of this A.A. Degree. Courses must be selected in consultation with advisor/faculty. 214

5 Diploma Child Development Careers Diploma (34 Credits) DIP2506/DIP3506 REQUIRED TECHNICAl COURSES 21 CDEV1340 Planning and Implementing Curriculum 4 CDEV2510 Internship I 3 ElECTIve CREDITS TECHNICAl COURSES 7 Choose one course from the following: CDEV1310 Infant/Toddler Development and CDEV1312 Preschool Development and CDEV1314 School Age Development and ElECTIve CREDITS (Continued) Liberal ArTS & Sciences 6 See pgs for more information. Courses must be selected in consultation with advisor/faculty. Choose one course from the following: CDEV2520 Children with Challenging Behaviors 3 CDEV2550 Cognitive Development 3 CDEV2560 Language and Literacy Development 3 CDEV2590 Social-Emotional Development & Learning Experiences 3 CDEV2600 Professional Leadership 3 CDEV2640 Program Planning 3 215

6 Certificate Child Development Careers Certificate (17 Credits) CERT2505/CERT3508 REQUIRED TECHNICAl COURSES 14 ElECTIve CREDITS TECHNICAl COURSES 3 Choose other CDEV course with advisor approval or choose from the following: CDEV1310 Infant/Toddler Development and CDEV1312 Preschool Development and CDEV1314 School Age Development and CDEV1340 Planning and Implementing Curriculum 4 216

7 Administration of Child Care Programs Advanced Certificate Certificate Description A manager of an early childhood or afterschool program has complex responsibilities that require a wide range of knowledge and skills. The Administration of Child Care Programs advanced certificate is designed to build students knowledge and abilities to adequately and effectively evaluate the qualifications and performance of employees, develop sound personnel practices, oversee the purchase, care and maintenance of equipment, develop and evaluate sound curricula, build and maintain professional relationships with parents, staff and colleagues, and respond sensitively to the diverse needs of children, their parents, and staff. To be enrolled in the Advanced Certificate students must have 17 credits in Child Development Careers, a related field, or advisor approval. A National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Approved Director s Credential. Admission Dates: Fall and Spring Semesters Courses are delivered online Administration of Child Care Programs Advanced Certificate (11 Credits) CERT2511/CERT3511 REQUIRED TECHNICAl COURSES 11 CDEV2910 Management of Child Care Programs 3 CDEV2920 Strategies for Staff Development 3 CDEV2930 Financial Aspects in Child Care Administration 3 CDEV2940 Managing Multiple Sites 1 CDEV2990 Practicum Project 1 217