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 |