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Child Development/Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Eastfield
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Child Development webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Child Development/Early Childhood Education associate degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The Child Development program offers students an in-depth study of young children from birth to twelve years of age. The Eastfield Campus provides a child development center, the Children's Lab School of the Center for Child and Family Studies, that offers lab opportunities for students. The Brookhaven Campus has a Head Start Center on campus that is available for students, as well as numerous off-campus locations for student lab experiences. Students must take CDEC 2165 and CDEC 2388 at Dallas College where they plan to graduate under this award. Courses that complete the degree also complete the Early Childhood Teacher Development Occupational Skills Award (OSA) and the Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate (C).
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CDEC 1311 – Educating Young Children (Course also applies to OSA, C)
CDEC 1319 – Child Guidance
CDEC 1354 – Child Growth and Development (Course also applies to OSA, C)
CDEC 1321 – The Infant and Toddler
CDEC 1318 – Wellness of the Young Child (Course also applies to OSA, C)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
CDEC 1323 – Observation and Assessment
CDEC 1359 – Children with Special Needs
CDEC 1303 – Families, School and Community* (Course also applies to OSA, C)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career path.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Internship course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
CDEC 2165 – Practicum-Child Care Provider/Assistant Consult your success coach for appropriate course selection.
CDEC 1356 – Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood*
CDEC 1413 – Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs Consult your success coach for appropriate course selection. (Course also applies to OSA, C)
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
CDEC 13XX or 23XX Elective*
* Child Development Elective must:
Be chosen from the following: CDEC 1317, CDEC 1341, CDEC 1343, CDEC 1358, CDEC 1395, CDEC 1396, CDEC 2304, CDEC 2307, CDEC 2315, CDEC 2322, CDEC 2324, CDEC 2326, CDEC 2328, CDEC 2336, CDEC 2340, CDEC 2341.
NOTE: Please consult the advising guide of the campus (Brookhaven or Eastfield) you are attending for guidance on appropriate elective courses for your career goals. Contact the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Advisor or Program Chair if you need more guidance.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Early Childhood Teacher Development Occupational Skills Award and the Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Internship course and for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 4
CDEC 2388 – Internship–Child Care Provider/Assistant Consult your success coach for appropriate course selection.
BIOL 1408 – Biology for Non-Science Majors I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* – This is a Core course.
CDEC 13XX or 23XX Elective**
CDEC 13XX or 23XX Elective**
*Humanities/Fine Arts Elective must be chosen from the following: ARTS 1301, HUMA 1315, MUSI 1306
** Child Development Elective must:
Be chosen from the following: CDEC 1317, CDEC 1341, CDEC 1343, CDEC 1358, CDEC 1395, CDEC 1396, CDEC 2304, CDEC 2307, CDEC 2315, CDEC 2322, CDEC 2324, CDEC 2326, CDEC 2328, CDEC 2336, CDEC 2340, CDEC 2341.
NOTE: Please consult the advising guide of the campus (Brookhaven or Eastfield) you are attending for guidance on appropriate elective courses for your career goals. Contact the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Advisor or Program Chair if you need more guidance.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Child Development/Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 16
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS