Child Development Associate - Associate in Applied Science
Degree
Associate in Applied Science degree accredited by NAEYC, aligned with the Council for Professional Recognition (CDA) and Michigan Early Childhood Core Knowledge and Competencies. Focuses on child development from birth to age eight through hands-on fieldwork and classroom instruction, with emphasis on anti-bias curriculum covering physical, intellectual, emotional, and social domains. Prepares students for the Child Development Associate (CDA) assessment process. Graduates are equipped for roles including preschool teacher, child care center director, Head Start teacher, teacher aide, and classroom assistant. Designed for direct employment in early childhood education.
Courses
- BCOM102 — Adv. Business & Tech Communi
- BUS126 — Business Math
- BUS127 — Human Relations
- CIS110 — Computer Concepts
- CIS120A — Computer Information Systems
- COM101 — Oral Communications
- CSS100A — College Success Seminar
- ED109A — Parent-Child Connection
- ED111A — Intro to Early Childhood Edu
- ED120C — Anti-bias Curriculum in ECE
- ED202A — Teaching of Reading in Elem-
- ED210 — Child Care and Guidance
- ED211A — Behavior Management
- ED214A — Infant-Toddler Development
- ED220B — Early Childhood Observe Assess
- ED225A — Child Development (age 0-8)
- ED230A — Children's Literature
- ED234A — Educational Psychology
- ED250A — Human Growth and Learning
- ED252B — Child Development Practicum
- ENG101 — English Composition
- GEOG104 — Cultural Geography
- MATH105 — Math for Elementary Teachers
- MU192 — Music for Classroom Teacher
- PEA101A — Fitness/Wellness/Nutrition
- PEA103 — Weight Training
- PEA104A — Walking, Jogging and Condit-
- PEA118 — Cycling
- PEA201 — Aerobic Movement for Fitness
- PHIL205 — Business Ethics
- PSCI111 — Intro to American Government
- PSCI211 — Comparative World Government
- PSYC102 — Applied Psychology
- PSYC201 — General Psychology
- SOC101 — Principles of Sociology
- TH108 — Theater for Children
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