Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 204400 - Catalog 2024/2025
Catherine Twyman, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3113, Catherine.Twyman@daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown-Mack@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The purpose of this program is to provide students with supplementary training focusing on early childhood development and education.
Description:
The program prepares students to work as child development center teachers, child development center curriculum coordinators, infant-toddler teachers, preschool teachers, child development center managers, or to provide supplementary training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. The program includes a core of courses which must be completed by all students. A pre-admission consultation with the assistant chair is strongly recommended.
Select courses in this program meet the educational requirements for the CDA credential and the Director's Credential. Contact the assistant chair for further information.
Note: In addition to the required courses, students will be required to have a current approved certificate in first aid and infant child and adult CPR. This certificate must be earned in the semester prior to graduation.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Successfully plan and implement lessons with targeted population of children, using developmentally appropriate curriculum techniques and materials.
- Utilize appropriate guidance techniques when dealing with targeted population of children.
- Design units of study, integrating all areas of the curriculum with a developmentally appropriate focus.
- Demonstrate the responsibilities of an intern in relation to the overall program, to the child care center, to the center student, and to self.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Students may be eligible for the TEACH scholarship to help defray costs. Please refer to http://teach-fl.org/ for more information.
Approximate Additional Costs
| Lab Fees: |
$67 - $130 |
| FDLE Background Screening: |
$24 |
Additional Admission Requirements
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Upon entering the program, students should earn a Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Provider and AED through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
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Students must have a standard high school diploma (or GED) and be at least 18 years of age to enroll.
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Applicants that graduated from a Florida public high school after the year 2003 and earned a Standard High School diploma are not required to take the placement test. Those applicants that have successfully completed college level English and/or Math may be exempt from placement testing. All other applicants are required to take the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) and be at the 10th grade level for reading, language and arithmetic.
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Program specific courses and general education courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
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Students will be held accountable for the policies and procedures as outlined in the College Student handbook.
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Students interested in pursuing Child Development Associate (CDA) credential are strongly encouraged to contact the Program Manager.
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Students earning a Staff Credential/CDA from outside the college but within the State of Florida are exempt from the following classes: CHD2320, and EEC2401 (9 credit hours).
General Education Courses
General Education Core - 18 Credits
Communications Core (3 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Social Sciences Core (6 credits)
| Choose One of the Following: | |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| Choose One of the Following: | |
| SYG2000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| DEP2004 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY1012 | General Psychology | 3 |
POS2041, AMH2020, AMH2010: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
Program specific courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
| CHD1220 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHD1430 | Observation, Recording and Assessment | 3 |
| CHD1820 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education II | 3 |
| CHD2320 | Curriculum Planning for Early Childhood | 3 |
| CHD2333 | Creative Activities for the Young Child | 3 |
| CHD2334 | Language Arts for the Young Child | 3 |
| CHD2335 | Music and Motor Activities for the Young Child | 3 |
| CHD2338 | Math and Science for the Young Child | 3 |
| CHD2440 | Child Development Practicum | 6 |
| EEC2401 | Home, School and Community | 3 |
| EEX1600 | Classroom Management (Early Childhood) | 3 |
| EEX2080 | Teaching the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| HSC1421 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
CHD1220 meets the graduation requirements for the basic use of computers for this program.
Specialization: Florida Director's Credential
| CHD2801 | Child Development Management | 3 |
1st Time Renewal - Take the following class:
| EEC2523 | Leadership and Management of Child Care Programs | 3 |
2nd Time Renewal - Take the following class:
| EEC2527 | Child Care Center Financial and Legal Issues | 3 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 |
| CHD2338 | Math and Science for the Young Child | 3 |
| CHD1430 | Observation, Recording and Assessment | 3 |
| EEC2401 | Home, School and Community | 3 |
2nd Semester
| Mathematics Core | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
| CHD2334 | Language Arts for the Young Child | 3 |
| CHD2335 | Music and Motor Activities for the Young Child | 3 |
3rd Semester
| CHD1220 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| EEX1600 | Classroom Management (Early Childhood) | 3 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 |
| Humanities Core | 3 |
| CHD2333 | Creative Activities for the Young Child | 3 |
2nd Semester
| CHD1820 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education II | 3 |
| CHD2320 | Curriculum Planning for Early Childhood | 3 |
| EEX2080 | Teaching the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
3rd Semester
| CHD2440 | Child Development Practicum | 6 |
| HSC1421 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60