Child Development/Child Care-Option

Liberal Arts, Associate in Arts

Prepares students to work with children in day care centers, nursery schools, hospitals and social service agencies. This option is an ideal choice for those who anticipate a break in their academic training between the associate's and bachelor's degrees because of the mid-level job possibilities and state recognition for group teachers.

Provides the student with approved academic training for group teacher positions in state licensed day care facilities. With the addition of one year's work experience, (some of which can be completed through field placements) the student receives recognition by the state as a group teacher. The option also provides a foundation of courses suitable for students interested in certification at a bachelor's degree level.

Note: If placed into required Basic Skills courses, review enrollment policies on the Basic Skills page of the College catalog. Fur further information about this degree, contact Lisa Stein, (609) 343-4960 or e-mail lstein@atlantic.edu.

 

Courses Credits
   
General Education Courses  
When a general education course is not specified, refer to the list of courses approved for this degree.
Composition I ENGL101
3
Composition II ENGL102
3
Literature course
3
History course
3
Humanities course
3-4
Arts course--Choose one: ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
3
Child Development: Theory and Practice CDCC/PSYC110
4
Educational Psychology EDUC213
3
Principles of Sociology SOCL101
3
Social science course
3
Statistical Methods MATH220
4
Laboratory science course
4
Mathematics or Laboratory science course--Applications of Mathematics MATH121 or higher;
When taking two sciences, select one from each of the following group:
Life Science: ANTH101 or any BIOL general education course;
Physical Science: ESCI100, or any CHEM or PHYS general education course
3-5
Concepts of Physical Fitness HPED150
1
Liberal Arts course (Child Development/Child Care majors should NOT take PHYS135-Child Psychology.)
3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
46
 
Program Courses
Roles of the Child Care Professional CDCC103
2
Planning the Preschool Curriculum CDCC115
3
Physical Development and Health of the Young Child CDCC120
3
Historical Foundations of American Education EDUC101
3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
11
 
Computer Literacy
(May be fulfilled with CISM128; testing out; or reviewed departmental portfolio)
0
   
Electives:
Electives (Early Childhood Practicum CDCC130 recommended)
7
 
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
64


Effective Fall 2006 (CDCC)