Child Development - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Plan

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Program Information: The Child Development Program is designed to help prepare students to make a positive difference in the growing field of childcare. This program helps prepare successful graduates with the ability to understand the needs of young children including children with special needs and the ability to develop appropriate learning environments for them. Criteria for quality early childhood programs developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) have been incorporated into course content. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree and three certificates are offered. Every student must complete and pass a background check, and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations required by various courses in the program.

Students should contact the Department Chair for information on requirements for external learning hours.

Freshman Year - Fall

 

Freshman Year - Spring

 

Sophomore Year - Fall

 

Sophomore Year - Spring

 

*Approved Electives: HUMA 1305 Introduction to Mexican American Studies, HUMA 1311 Mexican American Fine Arts Appreciation, PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosopy, PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics, ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation, ARTS 1303 Arts History I, DRAM 1310 Theatre Appreciation, DRAM 2366 Film Appreciation, MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation, MUSI 1310 American Music

Students should contact the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services for information on requirements to direct childcare centers.

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.