Public Service Technology: Early Childhood Development

• Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Development (636)
• Certificate: Early Childhood Instruction (632)
• Career Studies: Administering Programs for Young Children (221.636.61)
• Career Studies: Child Development (221.636.04)
• Career Studies: Educational Support Specialist (221.629.03)
• Career Studies: School Age Care (221.636.09)

The early childcare and education program prepares students in the care, supervision, and education of young children from birth to age eight. Students can also become qualified to work with children up to the age of twelve in before and after school programs. Individuals already working in the field enroll to improve their skills and qualify for advancement.

Employment options for students with the Associate of Applied Science degree include director, manager, teacher, teacher aide, substitute teacher, recreation aide, nutrition aide, program leader, business owner/operator, and private tutor. Settings include preschools, child care centers, family child care homes, Head Start programs, pre-kindergarten schools, private schools, agency-sponsored programs, religious-based programs, public schools, and before and after school programs.

Under a formal articulation agreement with Norfolk State University, and with appropriate course substitutions, students may transfer coursework into a baccalaureate degree program. Students interested in transferring should see a TCC counselor or advisor early in their academic plan and consult Norfolk State’s catalog, transfer guide, and website for additional information.

The Early Childhood Instruction certificate trains students in the care, supervision, and education of children from birth through twelve years of age. Graduates earning this certification begin work in public and private child care centers, preschool programs, family child care homes, before and after school programs, and religious–sponsored programs, or as private family nannies.

The Administering Programs for Young Children Career Studies provides students with legal and clerical information required to manage, direct, and/or own any type of facility designated to care and educate young children.

The Child Development Career Studies provides students with entry-level knowledge required to work with children. These core courses also meet the requirements for students to begin their CDA credentialing processes.

The Educational Support Specialist Career Studies leads to positions as a teacher assistant in public and private schools.

The School Age Care Career Studies trains students to efficiently and effectively plan, implement, and manage a high quality before and after school program using state and national guidelines and field-tested program planning.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Development (636)

Certificate: Early Childhood Instruction (632)

Career Studies: Administering Programs for Young Children (221.636.61)

Career Studies: Child Development (221.636.04)

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Prerequisite
CHD 120	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
CHD 145	Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children	3
CHD 205	Guiding the Behavior of Children	3
HLT 135	Child Health and Nutrition	3

TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS

12

Career Studies: Educational Support Specialist (221.629.03)

Career Studies: School Age Care (221.636.09)

1        Eligible courses are listed on page 34 in the 2009-2010 catalog.  See your

          academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

 

* Approved electives may be chosen from CHD 145, CHD 210, or HLT 135.