Child and Family Studies, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Studies will be able to:

Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Create developmentally appropriate learning environments.
Meet the needs of children by implementing positive guidance strategies.
Interpret child assessments, observations and documentation to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
Function effectively as a team member in an early education setting.
Analyze collaborative parent partnership strategies.

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

Related Instruction Requirements

English Composition

Math in Society

Contemporary Families in The U.S.

COMM 218	Interpersonal Communication	3
ED 101	Observation and Guidance	4
ED 102	Education Practicum	4
ED 103	Extended Education Practicum	4
ED 110	Principles Of Observation	3
ED 125	Job Search Skills	1
ED 131	Positive Guidance: Young Child	3
ED 152	Creativity & the Arts	3
ED 163	Infant Toddler Development and Group Care	3
ED 179	Literacy, Science & Math	3
ED 219	Civil Rights and Multicultural Issues in Education	3
ED 222	Constructive Discipline	3
ED 282	Working w/Child w/Special Need	3
ENG 221	Children's Literature	3
HDFS 225	Infant and Child Development	4
HDFS 233	Prof Foundations: Early Child	3
HDFS 248	Learning Experiences/Children	3
HDFS 261	Working with Individuals and Families	3
HDFS 280	CWE CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT	1 TO 12
PE 231	Lifetime Health & Fitness	3
TA 240	Creative Drama For Classroom	3
	Electives	13

Students need to take a minimum of 2 credits of HDFS 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

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

Total Credit Hours: 90