Child and Family Studies, Associate of Applied Science

REQUIREMENTS

Related Instruction Requirements: 10

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Requirements: 83

First Year

Fall Term

HDFS 225Infant and Child Development

4

HDFS 248Learning Experiences/Children

3

WR 121English Composition

3

Electives

5

WR 121 satisfies the Communication related instruction requirement.

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Winter Term

COMM 218Interpersonal Communication

3

ED7. 731Positive Guidance: Young Child

3

ED 152Creative Activities/Dramatic Play

3

MTH 065Elementary Algebra

4

Electives

2

MTH 065 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Spring Term

ED 179Literature, Science & Math

3

ED7. 710Principles of Observation

3

HE 252First Aid

3

or

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

or

PE Activity Courses

3

Human Relations

3

Electives

6

See the Related Instruction Requirements section for approved courses that satisfy the Human Relations requirement.

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Second Year

Fall Term

ED 101Observation and Guidance

3

ED 219Civil Rights and Multicultural Issues in Education

3

ED 282Working with Child with Special Need

3

HDFS 261Work with Individuals & Families

3

Electives

3

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Winter Term

ED 102Education Practicum

3

HDFS 201Contemporary Families in the U.S.

3

Electives

9

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Spring Term

ED 103Extended Education Practicum

3

ED7. 725Job Search Skills

1

HDFS 233Prof Foundations: Early Child

3

Electives

4

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Select one Biological/Physical Science course (4 credits) below.
BI 101General Biology

4

BI 102General Biology

4

BI 103General Biology

4

G 101Intro to Geology: Solid Earth

4

G 102Intro Geology: Surface Process

4

G 103Introduction to Geology

4

GS 104Physical Sci: Prin of Physics

4

GS 105Physical Science: Principles of Chemistry

4

GS 106Phy Sci: Prin of Earth Science

4

GS 108Oceanography

4

PH 104Descriptive Astronomy

4

Total Credit Hours: 93