First Year (30 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECA 1303 - Families, School, and Community | 3 | - | ||
| TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development | 3 | - | ||
| CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler | 3 | - | ||
| CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood | 3 | - |
Spring Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children | 3 | - | ||
| CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs | 3 | - | ||
| CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood | 3 | - | ||
| CDEC 2341 - The School Age Child | 3 | - |
Second Year (30 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
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First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDEC 2315 - Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education | 3 | - | ||
| CDEC 2326 - Administration of Programs for Children I | 3 | - | ||
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I | 3 | 010 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDEC 2328 - Administration of Programs for Children II | 3 | - | ||
| ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing | 3 | 010 |
Spring Semester
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Spring Semester Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology | 3 | 080 | ||
| CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs | 3 | - | ||
| HUMA 1315 - Fine Arts Appreciation | 3 | 050 | ||
| GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I | 3 | 030 | ||
| Choose from Mathematics Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 020 |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AAS Child Development degree.
Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.
Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.
Educational Outlook
The Child Development Department offers Child Development/Early Childhood (EC) courses to meet varying needs, such as teacher aide, childcare administration, lead teacher in a preschool classroom and CDA (Child Development Associate) training. In addition, the department offers two academic transfer courses (TECA 1303, TECA 1354) that are required for students planning to transfer to pursue a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood through 6th grade.
Career Outlook
Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:
- Teacher Aide/Assistant: $19,453 (Associate Degree)
- Substitute Teacher - $21,499 w/Associate Degree
- Child Development Worker: $20,680 w/Associate Degree
Salary data estimated for Central Texas market https://texaswages.com/WDAWages