College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Paraprofessional Specialization

Associate of Applied Science Degree

AL, LO, MA

Purpose:

The curriculum is designed to prepare prospective and practicing paraprofessionals (Assistant Teachers, Instructional Assistants, and Public Health Training Assistants) to assist in public or private school classroom instruction. This specialization provides knowledge and skills for those paraprofessionals giving supportive instruction to school-age children.
Two Years Credits
1st Semester
CHD 118 Language Arts for Young Children 3
CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
CHD 145 Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
PSY 235 Child Psychology 3
1SDV Elective 1
Total   16
2nd Semester
CHD 225 Curriculum Development for School-Age Child Care 3
CHD 119 Introduction to Reading Methods 3
CHD 165 Observation/Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings 3
CHD 230 Behavior Management for School-Age Child Care 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
2PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1
2PED/PRK Elective 1
Total   17
3rd Semester
3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
CHD 216 Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change 3
CHD 210 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
CHD 146 Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children 3
EDU 225 Audiovisual Materials and Computer Software 3
EDU 235 Health, Safety and Nutrition Education 3
Total   18
4th Semester
5 Social Science Elective 3
CHD 298 Seminar and Project (Portfolio) 1
CHD 265 Advanced Observation/Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings 3
CHD 270 Administration of Child Care Programs 3
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3
4MTH 151 Math for Liberal Arts I or Laboratory Science Elective 3-4
Total   16-17
Total credits for the Paraprofessional Specialization in EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Paraprofessional Specialization=67-68

1 Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.

2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

3 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.

4 The laboratory science elective may be selected from biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or natural science courses with a lab component, listed under General Education Electives. Some four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence.

5 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.