Human Development and Family Sciences: Child Development option, Associate of Science
The Child Development option includes research-based strategies for supporting young children’s development in early childhood settings, as well as programs that support families and youth.
You will develop a strong foundation for a career in early childhood programs or classrooms, elementary education, as well as graduate work in education, special education, human development and family sciences, or other areas related to child development.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences: Child Development option will be able to:
- Select a transfer institution that best meets their goal of becoming a K–12 teacher.
- Select meaningful coursework for transferring to that institution.
- Be prepared to apply to a College of Education within the transfer institution of their choice.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43 credits
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Program Requirements: 48
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
| ED 216 | Purpose/Structure/Function | 3 |
| HDFS 225 | Infant and Child Development | 4 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
Winter Term
Spring Term
| ED 101A | Observation And Guidance | 3 |
| or | |
| ED 102A | Education Practicum | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Contemporary Families in The U.S. | 3 |
| HE 220 | Intro: Epidemiology/Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| HST 202 | U.S. History: Civil War & Recon | 3 |
| NUTR 225 | General Human Nutrition | 3 |
HDFS 201 satisfies a general education requirement.
Second Year
Fall Term
Winter Term
| ED 219 | Civil Rights and Multicultural Issues in Education | 3 |
| SOC 204 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| GEOG 202 | Wrld Reg Geo: Latin Amer/Carib | 3 |
| or | |
| GEOG 203 | World Reg Geography: Asia | 3 |
| or | |
| GEOG 204 | Wrld Reg Geo: Africa/Mid East | 3 |
| MTH 212 | Fund Of Elementary Math II | 4 |
Spring Term
Total Credit Hours: 91