Child Development/Early Childhood, Associate of Applied Science
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
Second Semester
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| | OR | |
| SPCH 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CDEC 1358 | Creative Arts for Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEC 2387 | Internship I - Child Care Provider/Assistant | 3 |
| TECA 1303 | Family, School and the Community | 3 |
| TECA 1311 | Educating Young Children | 3 |
Third Semester
| Core | Mathematics or Natural Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
| Core | Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective | 3 |
| CDEC 1356 | Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| TECA 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Elective | Approved Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| Core | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| CDEC 1359 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| CDEC 2388 | Internship II - Child Care Provider/ Assistant (Capstone) | 3 |
| CDEC 2307 | Math and Science for Early Childhood | 3 |
| Elective | Approved Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60
Additional Information
Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.
Approved Elective: CDEC 1321, CDEC 1341, CDEC 1394, CDEC 1396, CDEC 2341, CDEC 2326, CDEC 2328, KINE 1304, KINE 1306, or SLNG 1317, a Computer Elective, or college-level MATH not counted towards core if needed for transfer.
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective: PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306, SOCI 2301, or SOCI 2319.
ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311 or SPCH 1315, and Core Electives: Placement test scores may indicate need for developmental work to prepare for these courses.