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.
We can definitely tell a difference in staff who have
received training at WCC", Heidi McFadden
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2023-2024 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.
This is a high demand program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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 .
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: 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.
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Public Services Careers Dept
- Advisors
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 180 | Working with Families in a Diverse Society | 3 | |
| COM 101 or | Fundamentals of Speaking | ||
| COM 102 or | Interpersonal Communication | ||
| COM 200 | Family Communication | 3 | |
| MTH 148 or | Functional Math for Elementary Teachers I | ||
| Elective | Any MTA Math | 3-4 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECD 200 | Positive Child Guidance | 3 | |
| ECD 210 | Curriculum for Young Children | 3 | |
| ECD 230 | Child Observation and Assessment | 3 | |
| SOC 207 | Social Problems | 3 | |
| ECD 205 or | Administration of Child Care Programs | ||
| ECD 225 | Infant-Toddler: Critical Competencies for Working with Young Children | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECD 220 | Development and Care of Infants and Toddlers | 3 | |
| ECD 240 | Education of the Young Child with Exceptionalities | 3 | |
| ECD 280 | The Developing Professional in Early Childhood Education | 2 | |
| ECD 281 or | Practicum for the Developing ECE Professional | ||
| ECD 282 | Developing Professional: Child Development Practicum | 1 | |
| ENG 240 or | Children's Literature | ||
| ENG 242 | Diverse Children's Literature | 3 | |
| Elective | Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 credits (1-4 credits) | 4 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60