Associate of Applied Science with a Concentration in Child Development

Research proves that quality adult-child communication and interaction are necessary for optimal development and growth. The Texarkana College Child Development program offers a variety of courses that encourage and promote the teaching of the WHOLE child, including the physical cognitive, social, and emotional aspects.

Through coursework and practical hands-on applications, students are provided the opportunity to gain a better understanding of Early Childhood Education History and current methodology. Students must have an overall C average and no less than a C in CDEC and TECA courses.

The programs are designed to help prepare students for careers in day care management and teaching as well as Head Start and Teacher Aide positions.

Degree Plan

Research proves that quality adult-child communication and interaction are necessary for optimal development and growth. The Texarkana College Child Development program offers a variety of courses that encourage and promote the teaching of the WHOLE child, including the physical cognitive, social, and emotional aspects.

Through course work and practical hands-on applications, students are provided the opportunity to gain a better understanding of Early Childhood Education History and current methodology. Students must have an overall C average and no less than a C in CDEC and TECA courses.

The programs are designed to help prepare students for careers in daycare management and teaching as well as Head Start and Teacher Aide positions.

Please be advised that licensure for this program includes a criminal background check.  If you have a question about this action, please speak to the division dean.

Freshman Year

First Semester Hours   Second Semester Hours
CDEC 1317
Child Development Associate Training I		 3   ENGL 1301 (core)
Composition I		 3
CDEC 2322
Child Development Associate Training II		 3   CDEC 1358

Creative Arts for Early Childhood

 3
CDEC 2324
Child Development Associate Training III		 3   CDEC 1359
Children with Special Needs		 3
CDEC 1319
Child Guidance		 3   CDEC 1313
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Program		 3
BCIS 1305 or PSYC 1300 (core)
Business Computer Applications or Learning Frameworks		 3   TECA 1311
Educating Young Children		 3
Total 15   Total 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester Hours   Second Semester Hours
CDEC 2387
Internship – Child Care Provider / Assistant		 3   CDEC 1356
Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood		 3
CDEC 2326
Administration of Programs for Children I		 3   Creative Arts (any core course) 3
TECA 1303
Family and the Community		 3   MATH (any core course) 3
SPCH 1315 (core)
Public Speaking		 3   TECA 1318
Nutrition, Health, and Safety		 3
PSYC 2308 (core)
Child Psychology		 3   ENGL 1302 (core) or ENGL 2311
Composition II or Technical and Business Writing		 3
Total 15   Total

Child Development AAS Total

 15

60
Child Development

Gainful Employment

Have questions about this program, the costs involved and what job prospects may exist in the marketplace?  Check our Gainful Employment report.

To learn more, please contact us.

Dana Strickland
Associate Professor, Child Development
(903) 823-3224
email
Dr. Dixon Boyles
Dean of Business and Social Sciences
903-823-3192
email

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Child Development Course Descriptions

Core Courses

Several courses for this degree can be found in the Academic Core. View the Academic Core

CDEC 1313 W - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs (3,2,3).

CDEC 1317 W - Child Development Associate Training I (3,2,2).

CDEC 1319 W - Child Guidance (3,2,2).

CDEC 1356 W - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood (3,3,0).

CDEC 1358 W - Creative Arts for Early Childhood (3,3,0).

CDEC 1359 W - Children with Special Needs (3,3,0).

CDEC 2315 W - Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education (3,3,0).

CDEC 2322 W - Child Development Associate Training II (3,2,2).

CDEC 2324 W - Child Development Associate Training III (3,2,2).

CDEC 2326 W - Administration of Programs for Children I (3,3,0).

CDEC 2387 W - Internship - Child Care Provider / Assistant (3,1,15).

PSYC 2308 A - Child Growth and Development (3,3,0).

TECA 1303 A - Family and the Community (3,3,0).

TECA 1311 A - Educating Young Children (3,3,0).

TECA 1318 A - Nutrition, Health, and Safety (3,2,2).