Associate in Applied Science
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.
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2021-2022 Academic Requirements
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.
Eastern Michigan University, BS degree;
Ferris State University, BS degree;
University of Michigan-Dearborn, BGS 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 .
Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 are required in the courses of this program.
Students who wish to enroll in child care practicum courses: CCP 132 or CCP 133 must be employed a minimum of 8 hours for 15 weeks for each credit of practicum. Permission is required to enroll in any CCP practicum course. Permission can be granted only after the student has submitted a Work Place Learning Agreement, Student Agreement and an Employer Agreement.
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Public Services Careers Dept
- Advisors
First Semester
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCP 123 | Essentials of Early Care and Education - II | 4 | |
| CCP 133 | Child Development Practicum II | 1 | |
| Elective | Select one course: CCP 209, CCP 211, CCP 220 or CCP 225 | 3 | |
| Elective | Soc. Sci. Elective(s)* | 3 | |
| COM 101 or | Fundamentals of Speaking | ||
| COM 102 or | Interpersonal Communication | ||
| COM 200 | Family Communication | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCP 200 | Working with Families in a Diverse Society | 3 | |
| CCP 210 | Child Guidance and Classroom Management | 3 | |
| CCP 230 | Child Observation and Assessment | 3 | |
| Elective | Select one course: CCP 209, CCP 211, CCP 220 or CCP 225 | 3 | |
| MTH 148 or | Functional Math for Elementary Teachers I | ||
| Any MTA MTH class | 4 | ||
| Total | 16 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCP 218 | Advanced Child Care Seminar | 1 | |
| CCP 219 | Advanced Child Care Practicum | 2 | |
| CCP 251 | Education of the Young Child with Exceptionalities | 3 | |
| Elective | Select one course: CCP 209, CCP 211, CCP 220 or CCP 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 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*Students are encouraged to select PSY 100 or SOC 100 for their social science elective.
**Transfer students should consider a course from the EMU Diverse World Requirement
List.