Early Childhood Development, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 19.0709

NOVA Code: 6360

Offered through AL, LO, MA

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to prepare Early Childhood Professionals. This includes people presently employed in early learning settings, and those seeking employment in the field. It also provides seamless articulation for those who wish to continue their education at some four-year institutions in VA.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor with the Early Childhood Programs for further information.

Two Years

1st Semester

EDU 235 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education (3 CR.)
CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 CR.)
CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children (3 CR.)
CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children (3 CR.)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

Total 15 credits

3rd Semester

EDU 200 - Introduction to Teaching as a Profession (3 CR.)
ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 CR.)
CHD 166 - Infant and Toddler Programs (3 CR.)
CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

4th Semester

BIO 101 - General Biology I (4 CR.)
CHD 265 - Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings (3 CR.)
CHD 270 - Administration of Childcare Programs (3 CR.)
ENG 250 - Children’s Literature (3 CR.) OR
ENG 241 - Survey of American Literature I (3 CR.) OR
ENG 242 - Survey of American Literature II (3 CR.)
HIS 121 - United States History I (3 CR.) OR
HIS 122 - United States History II (3 CR.)

Early Childhood Development, A.A.S.

Two Years

1st Semester

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

Total 15 credits

3rd Semester

Total 15 credits

4th Semester

Total 16 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Development: 62 credits