Degree Plan Child Care & Development

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1 Degree Plan Child Care & Development Child Care/Child Development Worker Certificate of Completion Major Code: 4106 TSI (Testing) Requirements: Waived for only these 5 courses ONLY. A student must test if they attempt to take CDEC1303, CDEC1354, CDEC1459, CDEC2366, CDEC1496 or any academic course including PHED or any course beyond TSI Liable English, Mathematics or Reading courses. Completion of the curriculum outlined below leads to the Certificate of Completion and enables the student to seek employment in the field of child care and development or pursue further college training. 17 Hours 1 Capstone Experience Child Care/Child Development Provider (Director Preparation I) Certificate of Completion Major Code:4105 TSI (Testing) Requirements: Waived for only these 10 courses ONLY. A student must test if they attempt to take CDEC1303, CDEC1354, CDEC1459, CDEC2366, CDEC1496 or any academic course including PHED or any course beyond TSI Liable English, Mathematics or Reading courses. Completion of the curriculum outlined below leads to the Certificate of Completion and enables the student to seek employment in the field of child care and development or pursue further college training. Courses pertaining to Certificate of Completion Worker Courses pertaining to Certificate of Completion Provider CDEC2441 School Age Child 4 Hours CDEC Admin. of Program for Children II 4 Hours BUSI1303 Intro to Business or Approved Business Elective 3 Hours PHED1306 First Aid 3 Hours CDEC Elective 3 4 Hours Hours 1 Capstone Experience

2 Child Care & Development Certificate of Technology Associate of Applied Science TSI (Testing): Liable Test Passing Reading Scores Passing Writing Scores Passing Math Scores THEA Accuplacer with Essay of 5 or Essay 6* 63 Asset 41 40/Essay 6 38 Compass 81 59/Essay 6 39 Maps /Essay TAKS (Within 3 Years) 2200Engl/Lang.Arts, Writing ACT (Within 5 Years) 23 Comp, 19 Math, 19 Verbal SAT (Within 5 Years) 1070 Total, 500 Math & 500 Verbal (Critical Reading) Writing Deficient Student s may not take: ENGL1301 Composition ENGL1302 Composition and Intro to Literature ENGL2311 Technical Writing ENGL2322 English Literature I ENGL2323 English Literature II Mathematics Deficient Student s may not take: Math Any College Level Math Course Reading Deficient Student s may not take: ENGL2327 American Literature I ENGL2328 American Literature II ENGL2331 World Literature I ENGL2332 World Literature II ENGL2311 Technical Writing HIST1301 History of the US to 1877 ENGL2322 English Literature I HIST1302 History of the US from 1877 ENGL2323 English Literature II GOVT2305 Federal Government ENGL2327 American Literature I GOVT2306 State Government ENGL2328 American Literature II PSYC2301 General Psychology ENGL2331 World Literature I ENGL2332 World Literature II Child Care/Child Development Administrator (Director Preparation II) Certificate of Technology Major Code:4108 TSI (Testing) Requirements: A student must test if they attempt to take CDEC1303, CDEC1354, CDEC1459, CDEC2366, CDEC1496 or any academic course including PHED or any course beyond TSI Liable English, Mathematics or Reading courses. Completion of the curriculum outlined below leads to the Certificate of Technology and enables the student to seek employment in the field of child care and development or pursue further college training. Courses pertaining to Certificate of Completion Worker

3 Courses pertaining to Certificate of Completion Provider CDEC2441 School Age Child 4 Hours CDEC Admin. of Program for Children II 4 Hours BUSI1303 Intro to Business or Approved Business 3 Hours Elective PHED1306 First Aid 3 Hours CDEC Elective 3 4 Hours Courses Pertaining to Certificate of Technology CDEC1303 Family & the Community 3 Hours CDEC1354 Child Growth & Development 3 Hours CDEC1459 Children/Special Needs 4 Hours CDEC Seminar & Field Work 3 Hours ENGL Composition 3 Hours 1 Capstone Experience 2 These courses also satisfy Hill College Core Curriculum Hours Child Care & Development Associate in Applied Science Major Code:4102 TSI (Testing) Requirements: A student must test if they attempt to take CDEC1303, CDEC1354, CDEC1459, CDEC2366, CDEC1496 or any academic course including PHED or any course beyond TSI Liable English, Mathematics or Reading courses. Completion of the requirements listed below leads to the Associate in Applied Science Degree and qualifies the student to pursue further college training or to seek employment in the field of child care and development. Courses pertaining to Certificate of Completion Worker Courses pertaining to Certificate of Completion Provider CDEC2441 School Age Child 4 Hours CDEC Admin. of Program for Children II 4 Hours BUSI1303 Intro to Business or Approved Business 3 Hours Elective PHED1306 First Aid 3 Hours CDEC Elective 3 4 Hours Courses Pertaining to Certificate of Technology CDEC1303 Family & the Community 3 Hours CDEC1354 Child Growth & Development 3 Hours CDEC1459 Children/Special Needs 4 Hours CDEC Seminar & Field Work 3 Hours

4 ENGL Composition 3 Hours Courses Pertain to Associate of Applied Science PSYC1100 Learning Framework 1 Hours PHED (2) Physical Education Activity 2 Hours SPCH Public Speaking 3 Hours PSYC General Psychology 3 Hours SOCI Intro to Sociology 3 Hours ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 2 3 Hours DRAM 1310, 2366, MUSI 1306, MUSI 1308, MUSI 1309, MUSI1310 HUMA 1301, HUMA 1302 GOVT Federal Government 3 Hours MATH College Algebra or higher 3 Hours CDEC or CDEC1494 Special Topics in Child Care Management 4 Hours 1 Capstone Experience 2 These courses also satisfy Hill College Core Curriculum 75 Hours Course Descriptions CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT A Flexible Entry Program CDEC Family and the Community. (3 0) A study of the relationship between the child, the family, the community, and early childhood educators, including a study of parent education, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current issues. CDEC Introduction to Early Childhood Education. (3 0) An introduction to the profession of early childhood education, focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, types of programs, historical perspectives, ethics, and current issues. CDEC Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs. (2 4) Fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs for young children. CDEC Nutrition, Health, and Safety. (2 2) A study of nutrition, health, safety, and related activities, including skill development in management of issues, guidelines, and practices in nutrition, as well as community health, hygiene, safety, and legal implications. Integration of these principles applied to a variety of settings. CDEC Child Guidance. (2 4) An exploration of common behavior problems of young children in child care settings. Emphasis on positive guidance techniques for effective behavior management. Practical application through direct participation in a child care setting. CDEC Child Growth and Development. (3 0) An introduction to the physical, social, emotional, and mental development of the young child from birth to adolescence. Topics may include the dynamics of behaviors, including attitudes and values, innate and environmental factors, and the relationships of physical and mental maturation. CDEC Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood. (3 0)

5 An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a playbased integrated curriculum. CDEC Creative Arts for Early Education. (2 3) An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process oriented experiences to support divergent thinking. CDEC Infant and Toddler. (3 3) A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs, including an overview of development, quality care giving routines, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. Physical, language, and mental development may be studied and observed in the laboratory setting. Emphasis is placed on the responsibility, personality, and involvement of the child care giver. CDEC Children with Special Needs. (3 3) A study of information regarding children with special needs. Topics may include causes and characteristics of exceptional child, social, emotional, and/or learning disabilities, appropriate educational interventions, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legal and legislative issues. Prerequisite: CDEC 1354 or PSYC 2314 or consent of instructor. CDEC Special Topics in Child Care/Child Development. (2 5) Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Prerequisite: CDEC 2441 or 9 hours of CDEC course work or consent of the instructor. CDEC Special Topics in Child Care Service Manager. (2 5) Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the students. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and 34 hours of CDEC course work or consent of the instructor. CDEC Math and Science for Early Childhood. (2 4) An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children mathematics and science concepts through discovery and play. CDEC Seminar and Field Work. (1 20) Practical and general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for then student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: CDEC 2441 or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor. CDEC Administration of Programs for Children I. (3 3) A practical application of management procedures for early care and education programs, including a study of operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics on philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and 34 hours of CDEC course work or consent of the instructor. CDEC Administration of Programs for Children II. (3 3) An in depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis and planning parent education/partnerships, and technical applications in programs. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and 34 hours of CDEC course work or consent of the instructor. CDEC The School Age Child. (3 3)

6 A study of age appropriate programs, including an overview of development, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. Provides opportunity for observation of curriculum within selected facilities. Prerequisite: CDEC 1421 or consent of instructor.