A student who successfully completes an Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Studies will be able to:
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Work as an effective team member and lead teacher.
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Assess and utilize various types of communication strategies to meet the unique needs of families.
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Link families with appropriate community resources.
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Recognize and honor diversity in interactions with children and families.
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Select from a wide variety of guidance strategies to meet individual needs of children.
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Adapt learning environments and activities to meet the needs of individual children.
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Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities and learning environments.
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Develop and practice observation, reflection, assessment and record-keeping.
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
First Year
Fall Term
| HDFS 225 | Infant and Child Development | 4 |
| HDFS 248 | Learning Experiences/Children | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| | Electives | 5 |
WR 121 satisfies the Communication related instruction requirement.
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Winter Term
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ED7. 731 | Positive Guidance: Young Child | 3 |
| ED 152 | Creative Activities/Dramatic Play | 3 |
| MTH 065 | Elementary Algebra | 4 |
| | Electives | 2 |
MTH 065 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Spring Term
| ED 179 | Literacy, Science & Math | 3 |
| ED7. 710 | Principles Of Observation | 3 |
| HE 252 | First Aid | 3 |
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| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| | or | |
| | PE Activity Courses | 3 |
| | Human Relations Course | 3 |
| | Electives | 6 |
See the Related Instruction Requirements section for approved courses that satisfy the Human Relations requirement.
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Second Year
Fall Term
| ED 101 | Observation and Guidance | 3 |
| ED 219 | Civil Rights and Multicultural Issues in Education | 3 |
| HDFS 261 | Work with Individuals & Families | 3 |
| | Electives | 6 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Winter Term
| ED 102 | Education Practicum | 3 |
| ED 282 | Working w/Child w/Special Need | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Contemporary Families in The U.S. | 3 |
| | Electives | 6 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Spring Term
| ED 103 | Extended Education Practicum | 3 |
| ED7. 725 | Job Search Skills | 1 |
| HDFS 233 | Prof Foundations: Early Child | 3 |
| | Electives | 4 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Select one Biological/Physical Science course (4 credits) below.
| BI 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| BI 102 | General Biology | 4 |
| BI 103 | General Biology | 4 |
| G 101 | Intro to Geology: Solid Earth | 4 |
| G 102 | Intro Geology: Surface Process | 4 |
| G 103 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| GS 104 | Physical Sci: Prin Of Physics | 4 |
| GS 105 | Physical Science: Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| GS 106 | Phy Sci: Prin of Earth Science | 4 |
| GS 108 | Oceanography | 4 |
| PH 104 | Descriptive Astronomy | 4 |