Child Development Certificate Level 1 and A.A.S. (19.0706) Uvalde, Eagle Pass, and Del Rio Campuses - Limited Course Offerings at Off-Campus Sites
Faculty and Staff
Purpose
This program carries a one-year Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. This curriculum is designed to develop basic skills, attitudes and competencies necessary for personnel to provide high-quality care and early education in preschool and child care centers. Child Development is a Local Articulation Program.
Admissions Requirements
Students are admitted to this program through regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section).
The Child Development program carries two award options, the one-year
Students who wish to pursue the two-year A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. Adherence to individual course descriptions is required.
Program of Study
Child Development Certificate
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1100π | Learning Framework | |
| or | ||
| COLS 0300 | College Success Skills | |
| TECA 1311 | Educating Young Children | 3 |
| TECA 1318 | Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
| CDEC 1313 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood | |
| Programs | 3 | |
| COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 1319 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| CDEC 1356 | Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEC 12811 | Cooperative Education - Childcare Provider/ | |
| Assistant | 2 | |
| CDEC 2307 | Math and Science for Early Childhood | 3 |
| TECA 1303 | Families, School & Community | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 26 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Child Development Associate of Applied Science Degree
| General Education Courses | Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural Science & Math | 3 | |
| Other | 9 | |
| Total General Education Courses | 18 | |
| Technical Education Courses | 42 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Program of Study
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1100π | Learning Framework | |
| or | ||
| COLS 0300 | College Success Skills | |
| TECA 1311 | Educating Young Children | 3 |
| TECA 1318 | Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
| CDEC 1313 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood | |
| Programs | 3 | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 1319 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| CDEC 1356 | Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEC 1281 | Cooperative Education - Childcare Provider/ | |
| Assistant | 2 | |
| CDEC 2307 | Math and Science for Early Childhood | 3 |
| TECA 1303 | Families, School & Community | 3 |
| Elective | College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 1359 | Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CDEC 1321 | The Infant and Toddler | 3 |
| CDEC 2280 | Cooperative Education - Childcare Provider/ | |
| Assistant | 2 | |
| SOCI 1301 | Introductory Sociology | |
| or | ||
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| CDEC 2326 | Administration of Programs for Children I | 3 |
| Elective | Technical Elective - BMGT or BUSI | 3 |
| TECA 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDEC 22811 | Cooperative Education - Childcare Provider / | |
| Assistant | 2 | |
| Elective | Speech Communications | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Local Articulation Students
Registered Local Articulation students who take equivalent courses while in high school may make the following substitutions for the Associate of Applied Science degree:
CDEC 1281 Cooperative Education - Children/Provider Assistant
CDEC 1311 for TECA 1311 Educating Young Children
CDEC 1318 for TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
CDEC 1303 for TECA 1303 Families, School, & Community
CDEC 1354 for TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
CDEC 1281 Cooperative Education - Children/Provider Assistant
CDEC 1311 for TECA 1311 Educating Young Children
CDEC 1318 for TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
CDEC 1303 for TECA 1303 Families, School, & Community
CDEC 1354 for TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development