Please review the following information regarding degree requirements, a suggested plan of study, and embedded certificate requirements. We highly recommend consulting with your student success coach to develop a customized plan that aligns with your academic goals. You can schedule an appointment with your student success coach at www.connorsstate.edu/rars.
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DIVISION OF SOCIAL STUDIES
Child Development
Associates of Science
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
37 HOURS (MINIMUM)
Check Catalog listings for prerequisites
| Area | Hours | To be selected from: |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 6 | – ENGL 1113 English Composition I – ENGL 1213 English Composition II |
| American History | 3 | – HIST 1483 American History Survey to 1877 or – HIST 1493 American History Survey since 1877 |
| US Government | 3 | – POLS 1113 American Federal Government |
| Mathematics | 3 | – MATH 1493 Mathematical Structures – MATH 2113 Modeling: Geometry & Measure, or – Any course designated (A) See course descriptions for designations. |
| Sciences | 8 | – BIOL 1114 General Biology – GPS 1103 General Physical Science – GPS 1101 General Physical Science Lab |
| Humanities | 6 | – Any course designated (H) See course descriptions for designations. |
| General Education Elective | 8 | – SPCH 1113 Intro to Oral Communication, – COMS 1133 Fund. of Computer Usage, and/or – Course(s) from the following designations: (A), (N), (N, L), (H), (S), or Foreign Language |
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
23 HOURS (Minimum)
Check Catalog Listings for prerequisites.
Courses counted towards General Education Requirements cannot be counted for Program Requirements
| College Orientation | 1-3 | – EDUC 1111 College Orientation or – EDUC 1113 Strategies for Success |
CORE COURSES: (20-22 Hours)
| Child Development | 15 | – CHDV 1113 Professional Preparation* – CHDV 1323 Health & Safety of Young Children* – CHDV 2523 Child Growth and Development – CHDV 2533 Guidance of the Young Child – CHDV 2563 Child & Family in Society – CHDV 2583 Supervisor Management *Credit for Prior Learning Assessment may be awarded if CDA certification was obtained prior to enrollment in CHDV 1113 and 1323. |
| Guided Electives | 5-7 | – CHDV 2223 Creative Exp. for Young Child – CHDV 2233 Math, Science, & Social Studies – CHDV 2243 Language & Literacy Development – CHDV 2300 Special Topics – CHDV 2400 Internship in Child Development – CHDV 2553 Program Planning – CHDV 2573 Children with Special Needs – CHDV 2593 Infant/Toddler Problems – CHDV 2623 Marriage and Family Development – CHDV 2633 Infancy and Early Development – CHDV 2653 Parenting – CJPS 1143 Intro to Juvenile Justice & Delinquency – SOCI 2323 Social Problems – SOCI 2523 Social Psychology |
Maximum 3 hours allowed for Special Topics (ST) courses towards a degree. Physical Education activity courses do not count toward graduation.
Total Hours: 60
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Semester Plan of Study
This plan shows one possible grouping of courses in Fall and Spring semesters that would allow students to graduate in 2 years with an Associate of Arts in Child Development and potentially transfer to a university. Please refer to a degree plan in the course catalog for official requirements to graduate. Students are encouraged to consult with Connors State College Student Success Coaches each semester to verify that courses selected each semester fulfill the degree plan and satisfy the student’s educational goals.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EDUC 1111 EDUC 1113 | College Orientation, OR Strategies for Success | 1-3 |
| COMS 1133 | Fund. of Computer Usage, OR Any General Education Elective | 3 |
| CHDV 2523 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| CHDV 2563 | Child & Family in Society | 3 |
Credit Hours: 13-15
| Third Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1114 | General Biology | 4 |
| Any course designated (H) | 3 | |
| POLS 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| SPCH 1113 | Intro to Oral Comm, OR Any General Education Elective | 3 |
| CHDV 2533 | Guidance of Young Children | 3 |
Credit Hours: 16
| Second Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1213 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 2113 | Modelling: Geo. & Measure., OR Any course designated (A) | 3 |
| HIST 1483 HIST 1493 | American Hist. Survey to 1877, OR American Hist. Survey since 1877 | 3 |
| CHDV 1113 | Professional Preparation | 3 |
| CHDV 2583 CHDV 1323 | Supervisor Management, OR Health & Safety of Young Child | 3 |
Credit Hours: 15
| Fourth Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GPS 1103 | General Physical Science | 3 |
| GPS 1101 | General Physical Science Lab | 1 |
| Any course designated (H) | 3 | |
| SOCI 1113 | Principles of Sociology, OR Any General Education Elective | 3 |
| CHDV 2223 | Creative Exp. of Young Child, OR Any other Guided Elective | 3 |
| CHDV 2573 | Children with Special Needs, OR Any other Guided Elective | 3 |
Credit Hours: 16
MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS: 60
Graduation Requirements: Students are responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures, and regulations of Connors State College, including the responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements and for checking their degree check for accuracy. Student Success Coaches and faculty members may not substitute, waive or exempt students from any established requirement or academic standard. While these advisors make every effort to provide accurate and current information, all advising information regarding coursework, academic progress, and graduation is considered unofficial. The Connors State Registrar’s office is the official and final authority for all program, degree, and graduation requirements. It is strongly recommended for students to enroll in a minimum of 15 hours each semester, and students should obtain a graduation check upon the completion of 30 credit hours.
Minimum Hours for Graduation: Each degree program requires a specific minimum number of semester credit hours for graduation, as indicated in the college catalog. No student shall be permitted to graduate having completed fewer total hours than the requirement specified for that degree.
Grade-Point Average for Graduation: A retention/graduation grade point average of 2.00 or higher is required for all courses in which a student has a recorded grade, excluding any courses repeated or reprieved and excluding remedial courses and physical education activity courses.
DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Child Development
EMBEDDED CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT WITHIN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
3 HOURS (Minimum)
Check Catalog listings for prerequisites
| Area | Hours | To be selected from: |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Elective | 3 | – COMS 1133 Fundamentals of Computer Usage – ENGL 1213 English Composition II – SPCH 1113 Introduction to Oral Communication, or – Any course designated (A), (H), (S), or Foreign Language |
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
15 HOURS (Minimum)
Check Catalog listings for prerequisites
| Child Development | 6 | – CHDV 1113 Professional Preparation* |
| Guided Electives | 9 | – CHDV 2223 Creative Experiences for Young Children – CHDV 2233 Math, Science, and Social Studies – CHDV 2243 Language & Literacy Development – CHDV 2553 Program Planning – CHDV 2573 Children with Special Needs – CHDV 2593 Infant/Toddler Programs – CHDV 2623 Marriage and Family Development – CHDV 2633 Infancy and Early Development – CHDV 2653 Parenting – CHDV 2300 Special Topics in Child Development – CHDV 2400 Internship in Child Development |
*Prior Learning Assessment credit can be awarded if CDA certification was obtained prior to enrollment for CHDV 1113 and 1323.
Maximum of 3 hours allowed for Special Topics courses towards degree. Students are encouraged to consult with their student success coach to determine the courses that best fit their educational goals.
Total Hours: 18