Child and Family Development: AAS
The Child and Family Development, Associate in Applied Science offers students a variety of career pathways, including Infant Toddler Studies, the study of the Exceptional Child, and Early Childhood Leadership. Students will investigate leading theories of child development and methodologies for curriculum planning, and assessment. Through class lectures, observation studies, field work with mentor teachers, service learning, and opportunities for discussion with award winning faculty, students will engage in the best practices designed for the study of young children and their families.
Courses
- CFD 101 — Foundations of Child and Family Development
- CFD 102 — Child Growth and Development
- CFD 103 — Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety
- CFD 104 — Creative Experiences in Early Childhood
- CFD 106 — Cognitive Development: Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
- CFD 107 — Family/Community Support and Engagement
- CFD 108 — Principles of Curriculum Design: Infants, Toddlers, and Two-Year-Olds
- CFD 109 — Supervised Student Teaching Practicum: Infants, Toddlers, and Two-Year-Olds
- CFD 110 — Social Emotional Supports for Infants and Toddlers
- CFD 111 — Introduction to Children with Special Needs
- CFD 201 — Social and Emotional Development: Guidance and Discipline
- CFD 202 — Cognitive Development: Math, Science, and Engineering for Young Children
- CFD 204 — Principles of Curriculum Design: Preschool
- CFD 205 — Supervised Student Teaching Practicum: Preschool
- CFD 207 — Societal Perspectives and Advocacy for Young Children
- CFD 208 — Child and Family Development Capstone: Portfolio Design
- CFD 209 — Management of Early Childhood Settings
- CFD 210 — Early Childhood Leadership Practicum
- CFD 211 — Activities for Children with Special Needs
- COM 101 — Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100)
- ENG 101 — College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100)
- MTH 108 — Elementary Applied Mathematics