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Cottleville, MO 63376 | 636-922-8000
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Child Care and Early Education


Child Care and Early Education
Associate of Applied Science

This program provides students with the knowledge and skill necessary to care for and teach young children. Child care professionals promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of the infant, toddler, and preschool children by guiding and supervising them through a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences.

General Education Requirements
 
24
     
Required Courses in Child Care
 
39
CDC 101 Introduction to Early Childhood
3
 
CDC 102 Creative Activities for Children
3
 
CDC 103 Literacy & Literature for Young Children
3
 
CDC 104 Principles of Early Childhood Education
3
 
CDC 105 Observation & Participation in Early Childhood Settings
2
 
CDC 107 Introduction to Young Children with Special Needs
3
 
CDC 109 Observation & Participation Seminar
1
 
CDC 112 Child Growth & Development I
3
 
CDC 113 Child Growth & Development II
3
 
CDC 201 Cognitive Activities for Children
3
 
CDC 203 Child Care & Education Practicum I
2
 
CDC 205 Children, Families, & Communities
3
 
CDC 206 Child Care & Education Practicum II
2
 
CDC 208 Nutrition, Health, & Safety of Children
3
 
CDC 209  Child Care & Education Practicum Seminar
2
 
     
Elective Courses in Child Care (choose one)
 
3
CDC 106 Issues in Early Childhood
1-3
 
CDC 108 Infant & Toddler Development
3
 
CDC 202 Movement & Music in Early Childhood
3
 
CDC 204 Management of Early Childhood Programs
3
 
CDC 207 Curriculum & Materials for Young Children with Special Needs
3
 
       
Total Required Hours
 
66

For more information call 636-922-8334.