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The Associate in Arts degree in Education provides a comprehensive background in developmental theory, emphasizing the practical application of theory to developmentally appropriate environments for children. The program includes development from the physiological, psychological, cognitive, and sociological perspectives for children from birth through adolescence.
The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of adults working in various early childhood settings, including both public and private day care homes, child development centers, kindergartens, Head Start, and pre-school and school-age care programs. The program complements the competency requirements for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and the standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Candidates must complete practicum and field experiences which are a part of many of the courses in the curriculum. The UDC Child Development Center serves as the practicum and field experience site for students in the program. Before- and after-school programs in the District of Columbia Public Schools and Recreation Department also serve as sites, particularly for students who elect the school-age care or general education options.
Students may transfer credits from other institutions at the time when they apply for entry into the University.
Students may join the Early Childhood Club, Student National Education Association (SNEA) and or the Special Education Club.
The program consists of a minimum of 60 credit hours including University-wide requirements, department core courses, concentration of courses in the specific options, and electives.
The Associates of Arts Degree consists of three options:
- Option I - Infant/Toddler Education
- Option II - Early Childhood/School Age Education
- Option III - General Education.
Total Credit Hours of College-Level Courses Required for Graduation: 60
University-Wide Requirements: 22 credit hours
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| 1133 111 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| 1133 112 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| 1535 101 |
College Mathematics I |
3 |
| 1535 102 |
College Mathematics II |
3 |
| 1161 105 |
World Cultural Geography |
3 |
1119 116
or
1119 115 |
Voice and Articulation
or
Public Speaking |
3 |
| 1415 107 |
Integrated Science |
3 |
| 1415 108 |
Integrated Science Laboratory |
1 |
| |
Total |
22 |
Core Courses: 12 credit hours
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
1319 104
or
1323 220 |
History and Philosophy of
Early Childhood Education
or
Foundations of Education |
3 |
1319 105
or
1325 244 |
Principles of Child Development
or
Human Development |
3 |
1319 301
or
1321 104 |
Curriculum Studies |
3 |
| 1353 204 |
Introduction to Education of Exceptional Children |
3 |
| |
Total |
12 |
Option I: Infant/Toddler Education: 21 credit hours [0 to Age 3]
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| 1319 206 |
Infant Education |
3 |
| 1319 208 |
Emergent Literacy |
3 |
| 1319 224 |
Planning and Administration Early Childhood Programs |
3 |
| 1319 245 |
Child in the Family |
3 |
| 1351305 |
Children’s Literature |
3 |
| 1319 230 |
Practicum I – Infant/Toddler |
3 |
| 1319 326 |
Practicum II - Infant/Toddler |
3 |
| |
Total |
21 |
Suggested Electives: 5 credit hours
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| 1109 312 |
Language Acquisition |
3 |
| 1333 318 |
Child Health and Nutrition |
3 |
| 3528 104 |
Introduction to Computers Lecture |
2 |
| 3528 105 |
Introduction to Computer Lab |
1 |
Option II: Early Childhood/School Age (Pre-K through Grade 3): 21 credit hours
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| 1341 174 |
Techniques & Skills in Dual and Team Sports |
3 |
| 1105 271 |
Creative Crafts |
3 |
| 1319 207 |
Understanding Self and Relationships |
3 |
| 1319 225 |
Administration and Supervision of School-Age Care Programs |
3 |
| 1319 230 |
Practicum I - Early Childhood |
3 |
| 1319 304 |
Play Activities and Materials |
3 |
| 1319 326 |
Practicum II - Early Childhood |
3 |
| |
Total |
21 |
Suggested Electives: 5 credit hours
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| 1351 305 |
Children’s Literature |
3 |
| 1333 318 |
Child Health and Nutrition |
3 |
| 3528 104 |
Introduction to Computers Lecture |
2 |
| 3528 105 |
Introduction to Computer Lab |
1 |
Option III: General Education (Elementary and Secondary)
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| 1319 314 |
Teacher, Child, School, and Comm Inter |
3 |
| 1323 300 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
| 1351 204 |
Tech for Aides in Read/LA |
3 |
| 1535 393 |
Theory and Application of Mathematics |
3 |
| 1325 428 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
| 1325 330 |
Practicum I (Parapro.-Section # 2) |
3 |
| 1325 430 |
Practicum II (Parapro- Section # 2) |
3 |
| |
Total |
21 |
Suggested Electives: 5 credit hours
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| 1351 305 |
Children’s Literature |
3 |
| 1333 318 |
Child Health and Nutrition |
3 |
| 2207 104 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| 3528 104 |
Introduction to Computers Lecture |
2 |
| 3528 105 |
Introduction to Computer Lab |
1 |
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