Associate of Applied Science in Child Care and Development
Associate of Applied Science
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will apply knowledge of child growth and development from birth through age eight to design and implement developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and inclusive learning experiences that support cognitive, physical, language, social-emotional, and creative development.
- Family and Community Engagement Graduates will develop and maintain respectful, reciprocal partnerships with families from diverse backgrounds by communicating effectively, incorporating family input into practice, and connecting families with community resources that support children’s well-being and learning..
- Observation, Assessment, Curriculum, and Program Planning Graduates will use systematic observation, documentation, and assessment strategies to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum and early childhood programs that are responsive to individual children’s developmental needs and support effective program planning and continuous improvement.
- Professionalism, Administration, and Ethical Practice Graduates will demonstrate professional and ethical practices by applying health, safety, and nutrition guidelines; adhering to legal and regulatory requirements; engaging in reflective practice and program improvement; and demonstrating professional competence in supervised early childhood field experiences consistent with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
Program of Study
2nd Semester| Course | Title | Credits |
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| CDEC-1313 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
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| CDEC-1321 | The Infant and Toddler | 3 |
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| CDEC-2380 | Cooperative Education: Childcare Provider/Assistant Provider/Assistant | 3 |
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| CDEC-2328 | Administration of Programs for Children II | 3 |
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3rd Semester (Summer)| Course | Title | Credits |
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| MATH-1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
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| or |
| MATH-1332 | Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
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| PSYC-2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| SPCH-1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| or |
| SPCH-1318 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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| XXXX-X3XX | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Elective | 3 |
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| or |
| XXXX-X3XX | Creative Arts Elective | 3 |
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4th Semester| Course | Title | Credits |
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| CDEC-1359 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
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| CDEC-1356 | Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood | 3 |
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| CDEC-2307 | Math and Science for Early Childhood | 3 |
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| CDEC-2336 | Administration of Programs for Children III | 3 |
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5th Semester| Course | Title | Credits |
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| CDEC-2341 | The School Age Child | 3 |
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| CDEC-2315 | Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education | 3 |
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| CDEC-2487 | Intern-Child Care Provider/Assistant | 4 |
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Notes
ENGL-1301, CDEC-1200, CDEC-1354, CDEC-1318, CDEC-2326, CDEC-1313, CDEC-1321, CDEC-2380, CDEC-2328, MATH-1314, MATH-1332, CDEC-1356, CDEC-1359, CDEC-2307, CDEC-2336, CDEC-2315, and CDEC-2341: Grade of “C” or better is required for graduation.
XXXX-X3XX (Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective) and XXXX-X3XX (Creative Arts Elective): Students may take any course within this category of the TSC General Education Core Curriculum.
This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation.
Credit Hours
- 60 credit hours — total of the courses listed above (calculated, alternatives counted once)
Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 15, 2026 Official catalog page