Child Care and Development Degree Pathway (AAS)

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Upon completion, our Associate of Applied Science in Child Care and Development will qualify you to direct a center of 100 children as well as teach and/or administrate in childcare centers. With an associate degree in Child Care and Development, you can start a career as a childcare director, childcare teacher, or special education paraprofessional.

NOTE: This degree program will not prepare you for teacher licensure for teaching in a public or accredited private school as required by the Kansas State Department of Education. Students desiring to obtain teacher licensure should follow the Early Childhood Education pathway options.

Pathway Code: CHCD

General Education Requirements (18 hours)

Basic Skills (15 hours)

ENG2211 - Composition I 3 hour(s)
PSY6711 - General Psychology 3 hour(s)
SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology 3 hour(s)
Select one course from the following Humanities/Communications Options
ART2111 - Art Appreciation 3 hour(s) or
COM2711 - Public Speaking 3 hour(s) or
LIT2511 - Introduction to Literature 3 hour(s) or
MUS2611 - Music Appreciation 3 hour(s) or
PHO6460 - Ethics 3 hour(s) or
THE2730 - Theatre Appreciation 3 hour(s)
Select one course from the following Social Science Options
SOC6816 - Social Problems 3 hour(s) or
SOC6817 - Human Sexuality 3 hour(s) or
SOC6823 - Marriage and Family Relations 3 hour(s)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective .

Technical Requirements (44 hours)

BUS1330 - Business Mathematics 3 hour(s)
BUS1425 - Human Resource Management 3 hour(s)
CHC5711 - Development of the Young Child 3 hour(s)
CHC5715 - Interaction Techniques with Young Children 3 hour(s)
CHC5719 - Creative Activities for Young Children 3 hour(s)
CHC5740 - Infant and Toddler Care 3 hour(s)
CHC5717 - Early Childhood Education 3 hour(s)
CHC5718 - Collaboration with Child, Family, and Community 3 hour(s)
CHC5721 - Nutrition and Health in Early Childhood 3 hour(s)
CHC5732 - Child Care Practicum I 3 hour(s)
CHC5734 - Child Care Practicum II 3 hour(s)
CHC5735 - Child Care Administration and Organization 3 hour(s)
CHC5736 - Child Care and Development Portfolio 2 hour(s)
EDU6270 - Children and Adolescent Literature 3 hour(s)
EDU6281 - Children with Special Needs 3 hour(s)

Total Hours 62

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program.