Parkland College

Child Development (A.A.S. Degree)

Program Code: SCHD AAS

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Minimum graduation requirement — 60 semester hours

The Child Development Program prepares the student for work in preschool facilities. The program fulfills the requirements of the Department of Children and Family Services for child-care workers and directors.

Program Notes*
• A criminal background investigation is required prior to field experience. Students are responsible for any fees.
• To take CHD 222 and CHD 250, students must have a 2.0 GPA, a C or higher grade in CHD courses, and instructor approval.

Suggested Full-time Sequence
 

FALL 1st Semester
CHD 105
or PSY 207
CHD 122
CHD 125
ENG 101
MAT elective

SPRING 2nd Semester
CHD 115
CHD 124
CHD 134
ENG 102
Physical/Life Sciences elective
 

FALL 3rd Semester
CHD 216
CHD 217
CHD 218
CHD 222
CHD 223
Humanities/Fine Arts elective

SPRING 4th Semester
CHD 201
CHD 242
CHD 250
CHD/General elective

Requirements

Credit Hours

Required Program Courses (45 hours)

CHD 105 Child Growth and Development

3

or PSY 207 Introduction to Child Psychology

3

CHD 115 Socialization and Guidance of the Young Child

2

CHD 122 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

4

CHD 124 Program Planning for the Young Child

3

CHD 125 Observation and Analysis of Behavior

3

CHD 134* Caring for Infants and Toddlers

4

CHD 201 Health, Safety, and Nutrition of the Young Child

3

CHD 216 Music and the Arts for the Young Child

2

CHD 217 Language and Literature for the Young Child

3

CHD 218 Math and Science for the Young Child

2

CHD 222* Assisting in the Child-Care Center

4

CHD 223 Child, Family, and Community

3

CHD 242* Teaching Students with Special Needs

4

CHD 250* Field Experience in the Child-Care Setting

5
 

Required General Education Core Courses (15-18 hours)

ENG 101 Composition I

3

ENG 102 Composition II

3

Humanities/Fine Arts elective

3-4

Mathematics elective

3-4

Physical/Life Sciences elective

       3-4

Total Semester Credit Hours

60-63

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