Description
The Child Development Associate Degree program prepares students to be childhood education professionals. The coursework and practica prepare students to work effectively with young children and families in a variety of settings. The program satisfies Michigan state requirements for licensing as directors of child care centers, lead teachers in child care centers, home-based center providers, and support staff in public school early childhood programs and Head Start agencies. It also prepares students to transfer into a bachelor's degree program.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, BS degree Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .
Admissions Requirements
Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 are required in the courses of this program.
Continuing Eligibility
Students who wish to enroll in child care practicum courses: ECD 132 or ECD 133 must be employed a minimum of 8 hours for 15 weeks for each credit of practicum. Permission is required to enroll in any ECD practicum course. Permission can be granted only after the student has submitted a Work Place Learning Agreement, Student Agreement and an Employer Agreement.
Contact Information
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Public Services Careers Dept
- Advisors
Course Requirements
First Semester
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECD 123 | Essentials of Early Care and Education - II | 4 | |
| ECD 133 | Child Development Practicum II | 1 | |
| ECD 210 | Curriculum for Young Children | 3 | |
| Elective | Soc. Sci. Elective(s)* | 3 | |
| COM 101 or | Fundamentals of Speaking | ||
| COM 102 or | Interpersonal Communication | ||
| COM 200 | Family Communication | 3 |
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECD 180 | Working with Families in a Diverse Society | 3 | |
| ECD 200 | Child Guidance and Classroom Management | 3 | |
| ECD 220 | Development and Care of Infants and Toddlers | 3 | |
| ECD 230 | Child Observation and Assessment | 3 | |
| MTH 148 or | Functional Math for Elementary Teachers I | ||
| Any MTA MTH class | 4 |
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECD 240 | Education of the Young Child with Exceptionalities | 3 | |
| ECD 280 | The Developing Professional in Early Childhood Education | 2 | |
| ECD 281 | Practicum for the Developing ECE Professional | 1 | |
| Elective | Select one course: ECD 205 or ECD 225 | 3 | |
| ENG 240 or | Children's Literature | ||
| ENG 242 | Diverse Children's Literature | 3 | |
| Elective | Select any course to reach a minimum of 60 credits. | 3 |