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, elementary education, as well as programs that support families and youth.
Students 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 all Human Development and Family Sciences: Child Development option, Associate of Science degree requirements 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.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the HDFS: Child Development option, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
HST 201 and WR 227: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Core Courses
Total Credit Hours: 95