A student who successfully completes an Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Studies will be able to:
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Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum.
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Create developmentally appropriate learning environments.
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Recognize and honor diversity in interactions with children and families.
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Meet the needs of children by implementing positive guidance strategies.
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Interpret child assessments, observations and documentation to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
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Function effectively as a team member in an early education setting.
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Analyze collaborative parent partnership strategies.
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
First Year
Fall Term
WR 121 satisfies the Communication related instruction requirement.
MTH 105 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.
Winter Term
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ED 282 | Working w/Child w/Special Need | 3 |
| HDFS 248 | Learning Experiences/Children | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Spring Term
| ED 110 | Principles Of Observation | 3 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| ED 152 | Creativity & the Arts | 3 |
| ED 163 | Infant Toddler Development and Group Care | 3 |
| TA 240 | Creative Drama For Classroom | 3 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Second Year
Fall Term
| ED 101 | Observation and Guidance | 4 |
| ED 131 | Positive Guidance: Young Child | 3 |
| ED 179 | Literacy, Science & Math | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Winter Term
| ED 102 | Education Practicum | 4 |
| ED 219 | Civil Rights and Multicultural Issues in Education | 3 |
| ED 222 | Constructive Discipline | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Contemporary Families in The U.S. | 3 |
| Electives | 2 |
HDFS 201 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Spring Term
| ED 103 | Extended Education Practicum | 4 |
| HDFS 261 | Working with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.