星空无限传媒 College's Childhood Development and Early Childhood program produces knowledgeable and competent professionals to work with children from birth to 8-years of age, along with their families. Our courses provide training for caregivers or administrators in 星空无限传媒 and private schools, federal agencies, medical facilities, child care agencies, and community agencies that require individuals who understand the growth, development and needs of children.

The Child Development & Early Childhood program is a technical program beginning in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters of each year. A student receiving a degree, Level I, or Level II certificate must complete the capstone requirements. Please see pages 93-95 of the 星空无限传媒 College Course Catalog for more information.

Prerequisites

There are no special selection criteria for this program.

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Current Students:

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Degrees & Certifications Program Length
Associate of Applied Science Four semesters
Child Development & Early Childhood Level II Certificate Four semesters
Child Development & Early Childhood Level I Certificate Two semesters

What Can This Program Do For You

  • Potential Career Paths
    • Teaching Administration
    • Curriculum Development
    • Teaching
    • Family & Consumer Science
    • Counseling
    • Case Management
  • Salary Information

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  • Online & Hybrid Courses

    星空无限传媒 College offers Hybrid classes for students with busy schedules. Students can take five classes per semester and attend classes on campus only one night a week. The Child Development program offers three classes per semester as hybrid classes. These classes are offered from:

    • 5:00 PM to 6:25 PM
    • 6:30 PM to 7:55 PM
    • 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM

    These classes take place on Monday and Tuesday nights and require online assignments.

    The Child Development program also offers three online courses per semester. In the online course, all work is completed via the internet. 星空无限传媒 College offers a tutoring center for support.

  • Additional Resources
  • Region 14 Program

    Region 14 Education Service Center in collaboration with 星空无限传媒 College offers an opportunity for educational aides to earn an Associate's Degree in Child Development while continuing to work. Participants selected will receive reduced tuition. Classes will meet at nights (during the summer) and on weekends (during the school year).

    All classes will be held at:

    • Region 14 South at 4300 S. Treadaway, Abilene, TX. 79602.

    Enrollment is limited and participants will be selected from a committee. Please see the for additional information.

  • Child Development Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    CDEC 1303 Families, Schools & Community3CDEC 1319 Child Guidance3
    CDEC 1311 / TECA 1311 Educating Young Children3CDEC 1323 Observation & Assess of Young Child3
    CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs3CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources3
    CDEC 1318 TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child3CDEC 1366 Practicum I3
    ENGL 1301 Composition I3Lang., Phil., & Culture or Creative Arts *3
    TOTAL15TOTAL15
    Third SemesterFourth Semester
    CDEC 1354 / TECA 1354 Child Growth & Development3CDEC 2307 Math & Science for Early Childhood3
    CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood3CDEC 2366 Practicum II **3
    CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood3CDEC XXXX Elective ***3
    MATH 1314, 1332, 1342, or GEOL 1403, or BIOL 14113SPCH 1315 Public Speaking3
    CDEC 2315 Diverse Cultural / Multilingual Education3PSYC 2301 General Psychology3
    TOTAL15TOTAL15
    TOTAL DEGREE HOURS60

    * See core curriculum course options.
    ** CDEC 2366 Prerequisite - Must have passed CDEC 1366
    *** Choose from CDEC 1321, CDEC 2341, CDEC 2304, CDEC 2326, or EDUC 1301

  • Child Development Level II Certificate Plan
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    CDEC 1303 Families, School & Community3CDEC 1319 Child Guidance3
    CDEC 1311 / TECA 1311 Educating Young Children3CDEC 1323 Observation & Assess. of Young Child.3
    CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources3CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood3
    CDEC 1318 / TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child3CDEC 1366 Practicum I *3
    CDEC 1359 Children with Special NeedsCDEC 2315 Diverse Cultural / Multi-lingual Education3
    TOTAL15TOTAL15
    Third Semester
    CDEC 1354 / TECA 1354 Child Growth3
    CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler3
    CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood3

    CDEC 2307 Math & Science for Early Childhood

    		3
    CDEC 2366 Practicum II **3
    CDEC XXXX Elective ***3
    TOTAL15
    TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS45

    * Capstone: Department Competency Examination
    ** Prerequisites: CDEC 2366 must have completed CDEC 1366
    *** Choose from: CDEC 1321, CDEC 2341, CDEC 2304, CDEC 2326

  • Child Development Level I Certificate Plan
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    CDEC 1303 Families, School & Community3CDEC 1319 Child Guidance3
    CDEC 1311 / TECA Educating Young Children3CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child3
    CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources3CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs3
    CDEC 1323 Observation & Assess. of Young Children3CDEC 1366 Practicum I *3
    TOTAL12TOTAL12
    TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS24
  • Awards & Accolades

    Congratulations to the Class of 2018!

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    Congratulations to Vicki Bill and Jennifer Dirickson for being selected to the All Texas Academic Team for Phi Theta Kappa! Both students work at Comanche ISD and have been enrolled in the Region 14 Cohort; they will graduate in May.

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星空无限传媒 College represents opportunity to me. 星空无限传媒 College offers a cost-effective education that is much more intimate than one would receive elsewhere. Lectures are small, allowing my experience to be much more personable. Attending a school that creates an environment of learning and connection is helping me reach my goals as a young adult.

– Mychellya Shadle

Meet the Faculty

Amy Cohen

Child Development & Early Childhood Instructor
(325) 794-4409
amy.cohen@cisco.edu

Curriculum Vitae