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Second Term
CHD 201 Child Growth and Development Principles 3
BUSINESS EDUCATION SHORT CERTIFICATE CHD 202 Children’s Creative Experiences 3
MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra 3
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications 3
First Term CR SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communications or
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications 3
MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra or Third Term
MTH 246 Mathematics of Finance 3 CHD 204 Methods and Materials for Teaching Children 3
ECO 231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 CHD 206 Children’s Health and Safety 3
BUS/OAD/CIS/ACC Elective 3 CHD 224 School-Age Childcare 3
PHS 111 Physical Science I (with lab) 4
Second Term
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
ECO 232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Fourth Term
Humanities or Fine Arts Elective 3 CHD 205 Program Planning for Educating Young Children 3
Science Elective 3 CHD 208 Administration of Child Development Programs 3
BUS/OAD/CIS/ACC Elective 6 CHD 209 Infant and Toddler Education Programs 3
CHD 214* Families & Communities in Early Care & Education Programs 3
TOTAL HOURS 33 Humanities Elective 3

Fifth Term
CHD 210 Educating Exceptional Children 3
CHD 215* Supervised Practical Experience in Child Development 3
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3
CHILD DEVELOPMENT HED 231 First Aid 3

The child development program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety CREDIT HOUR TOTAL 67
of childcare facilities. It provides those already working with young children an opportunity
to upgrade skills and competencies. It also provides professional education and practical Notes: Courses may be taken in any semester if prerequisites are met, with the exception of
experience for those who wish to gain entry into this field. CHD 215. Advisor approval is required for CHD 215.

The AAS program satisfies the mandate of the Head Start Act. The 27-hour program meets If a student does not have a satisfactory score on the Reading placement test, Accuplacer Division Academic
the Alabama state minimum standard qualifications for director, program director, and teacher or equivalent, then the student must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in ENR 094 prior to
in a licensed childcare center while the occupational certificate exceeds the state minimum enrolling in CHS classes.
standard qualifications for director, program director, and teacher.
*Both CHD 214 and 215 are capstone courses.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Certificate
First Term CR First Term CR
CHD 100 Introduction of Early Care and Education of Children 3 CHD 100 Introduction of Early Care and Education of Children 3
CHD 203 Children’s Literature and Language Development 3 CHD 203 Children’s Literature and Language Development 3
ENG 101 English Composition 3 ENG 101 English Composition 3
PSY 200 General Psychology 3 CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications 3