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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE In Child Development [01000] Child Development Coordinator: Jacqueline Bellamy [email protected] Dean of Technical Education: Chrystal Overton [email protected] The child development program is designed for the student who plans to enter the job force immediately. After successful completion of the required curriculum, you will receive an Associate in Applied Science degree which prepares you for job opportunities in the early childhood education field. Employment opportunities are available in Head Start programs, day care programs, church-related programs, and as teacher assistants in the public schools. (Certificate Available – See Certificate Degree Plan) GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... Credit hours: 18 English 3 hours ENGL 1113 English Composition I Speech 3 hours SPCH 1113 Public Speaking Behavioral Science 3 hours PSYC 1113 or SOCI 1113 Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology Mathematics MATH All math deficiencies must be removed Social Science 3 hours 3 hours HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 POLS 1113 American History (1492-1865) or American History (1865-Present) Federal Government Computer Science 3 hours COSC 1153 Microcomputer Applications TECHNICAL-OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY COURSES ................................................. Credit hours: 27 All students MUST complete at least 27 hours of CHLD courses. *Co-requisite = must show proficiency in writing and reading. This course is required for all AAS Child Development students during their first semester. **This course is required for all AAS Child Development students. ***This course is required for all AAS Child Development students during their last semester. 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 1 hour 1-3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours CHLD 1103 CHLD 2003 or CHLD 2153 CHLD 2013 CHLD 2113 or CHLD 2313 CHLD 2413 CHLD 2543 CHLD 2121 CHLD 1001-3 CHLD 1023 CHLD 1213 CHLD 2303 CHLD 2323 CHLD 2703 CHLD 2423 CHLD 2513 CHLD 2613 CHLD 2773 *The Child Development Professional ** Conscious Discipline or **Behavior and Guidance **Introduction to Child Development (Growth and Development) **Nutrition, Health, and Safety or **Children’s Literature and Language **Planning Curriculum for Young Children **Socialization and Support of Young Children ***Capstone Child Development Seminar Administrative Program Planning (for Directors) Growth and Development of Infants and Toddlers The Abused and Neglected Child Effective Parenting Children with Special Needs Child Care Management and Financial Strategies Cognitive Activities in Math, Science, and Social Studies Creative Activities in Play, Art, and Music Field Internship/Practicum TECHNICAL-OCCUPATIONAL SUPPORT & RELATED COURSES .............................. Credit hours: 15 Technical Support Area May be from approved liberal arts and science (LAS) or other CHLD courses See advisor 15 hours Courses approved by advisor. TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60 A grade of “C” or better must be obtained in each of the required 19 child development hours. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE In Early Childhood [06600] Child Development Coordinator: Jacqueline Bellamy [email protected] Dean of Technical Education: Chrystal Overton [email protected] This degree plan includes the 38 hours of general education requirements generally completed during the first two years of a four- year educational program. Along with a minimum of 19 hours in child development/early childhood courses, an additional six hours may come from either liberal arts or science or child development courses. Students completing the Associate in Arts Degree may transfer to any senior-level state institution and expect to find their lower division general education requirements satisfied. Students should consult the four-year institution to which they are planning to transfer and carefully select courses that meet the requirements for that school. This can be done while working with their advisor at Western. Students completing the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Degree are prepared for employment opportunities in Head Start programs, child care centers, family child care homes, church-related child care, and as teacher assistants in the public schools. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... Credit Hours: 38 English 3 hours 3 hours ENGL 1113 ENGL 1213 English Composition I English Composition II Speech 3 hours SPCH 1113 Public Speaking Physical Science 4/5 hours See Advisor Any GEOL, CHEM, PHYS or PSCI course Biological Science 4/5 hours BIOL 1114 BIOL 1124 BIOL 1134 General Biology General Botany General Zoology Humanities 6 hours See Advisor Any two (2) courses listed as humanities Social Science 3 hours 3 hours HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 POLS 1113 American History (1492-1865) or American History (1865-Present) Federal Government Mathematics 3 hours See Advisor College Algebra or Survey of Mathematics Behavioral Science 3 hours PSYC 1113 SOCI 1113 Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology Computer Science 3 hours COSC 1153 Microcomputer Applications AREA RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................................... Credit Hours: 25 A minimum of 19 hours from CHLD courses are required and must be selected from the list provided. An additional 6 hours may be from approved Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses or other CHLD courses. 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 1 hour CHLD 1103 CHLD 2003 or CHLD 2153 CHLD 2013 CHLD 2113 or CHLD 2313 CHLD 2413 CHLD 2543 CHLD 2121 *Child Development Professional Conscious Discipline or Behavior and Guidance Introduction to Child Development (Growth & Development) Nutrition, Health, & Safety or Children’s Literature and Language Planning Curriculum for Young Children Socialization & Support of Young Children **Child Development Capstone Seminar TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 63 See faculty advisor in the Child Development Department. Must have faculty advisor approval. * Co-requisite: must show proficiency in writing and reading. This course is required for all AS Early Childhood students during their first semester. ** This course is required for all AS Early Childhood students during their last semester. A grade of “C” or better must be obtained in each of the required 19 child development hours. Certificate of Mastery Child Development Assistant [05300] Child Development Director/Coordinator: Jacqueline Bellamy [email protected] Dean of Technical Education: Chrystal Overton [email protected] The Child Development Assistant Program is designed for the student who plans to enter the job force immediately. The Certificate of Mastery is recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing Division, as one step above the National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). After successful completion of the required curriculum, the student will be eligible to complete a resource file and have it evaluated by the Council for Professional Recognition through the CDA National Credentialing Program. Students completing the Certificate of Mastery in Child Development are prepared for employment opportunities in child care centers, family child care homes, church-related and other similar child care programs. TECHNICAL-OCCUPATIONAL COURSES ........................................................................... Credit Hours: 15 All students MUST complete at least 15 hours from the following core CHLD courses. 3 hours 3 hours or 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours or 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours **CHLD 1103 *CHLD 2003 or *CHLD 2153 *CHLD 2013 *CHLD 2113 or CHLD 2313 CHLD 1213 CHLD 2703 CHLD 2413 CHLD 2513 CHLD 2543 CHLD 2613 **Child Development Professional Conscious Discipline Seminar or Behavior and Guidance Introduction to Child Growth and Development Nutrition, Health, and Safety or Children’s Literature and Language Growth and Development of Infants and Toddlers Children with Special Needs Planning Curriculum for Young Children Cognitive Activities (Math, Science, and Social Studies) Socialization and Support of Young Children Creative Activities (Play, Art, Music) TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 18 *Required Course **This course is required for all Early Childhood students during their first semester. A grade of “C” or better must be obtained in all required child development courses. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ Credit Hours: 3 English 3 hours ENGL 1113 English Comp I
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