Care and Development of Young Children
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CIP 190709
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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
Technical Diploma (TD)
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Mission and Program Description:
The Care and Development of Young
Children program prepares individuals for various levels of
employment in child care centers, nursery schools, recreation
centers, public school settings, head start programs, or other
areas where caring for young children is the principal function.
This program focuses on cognitive, physical, emotional, and
social growth and development. Developmentally appropriate play
activities, curriculum, nutrition, guidance, health/safety,
children with special needs, and approaches for teaching as
suggested by the National Association for the Education of Young
Children (NAEYC) are included.
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Length of Program:
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AAS = 75 Semester Credit Hours
TD = 60 Semester Credit Hours
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Education Requirements:
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AAS = High School Diploma or GED
TD = Ability to Benefit
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Spring 2008 Program Placement Score Chart (.pdf) |
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AAS Program: (Fall 07) |
COMPASS Scores: Read 85; Math 55; Engl./Writ. 70
ACT Scores: Read 20; Math 19; Engl./Writ. 18 |
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TD Program: (Fall 07)
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COMPASS Scores: Read 77; Math 41; Engl./Writ. 47
ACT Scores: Read 18; Math 17; Engl./Writ. 16
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Approximate Total Cost of Books and Supplies:
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Contact the Student Affairs Office of the campus of
your choice
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Note: Transferable General Education Courses needed to meet the requirements for the AAS are offered through a collaborative agreement with South Louisiana Community College (SLCC).
The objectives of the Care & Development of Young Children
program are to provide knowledge and training to:
- Enable students to recognize and meet the developmental
needs of children from birth to age five
- Enable students to identify characteristics of a safe
and healthy environment for children and adults,
- Enable students to organize and implement daily
activities for a developmentally appropriate early childhood
setting
- Enable students to identify the administrative and
management tasks and procedures to establish and maintain an
early childhood program
- Enable students to use appropriate guidance techniques
to promote positive behavior in all children in the early
childhood setting
- Enable students to gain job seeking skills necessary for
employment in the field.
- Provide AAS degree seeking students with appropriate
General Education knowledge and skills in English, Math,
Speech, Psychology, and Physical Science.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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COST
An application or re-application
fee and a testing fee per component are charged for each
Application for Admission submitted.
Tuition is paid by the semester.
(SEE - Tuition and Fees)
Students are also required to purchase books and supplies
separately. Contact your host campus for a complete projected cost of
this program.
The college accepts cash,
personal and company checks, MasterCard or Visa for all fees. A
percentage of tuition and fees are refundable up to the tenth
day of instruction. No refund will be made after the tenth day.
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