Care & Development of Young Children - South Louisiana Community College

Care & Development of Young Children from South Louisiana Community College is a Campus Associate Child Care degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Associate of Arts in Care & Development of Young Children degree is designed to prepare individuals to be effective early childhood professionals in a variety of settings. The curriculum provides both theory and skills for those individuals employed in an environment where caring for young children is its principal function. Students will receive a broad theoretical and practical knowledge base and many field experiences designed to prepare students to provide children with the highest quality of care by fully understanding and participating in the Louisiana Quality Rating System (QRS) and by striving to demonstrate best practices as recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This program is not designed for students planning to earn a baccalaureate degree in education. Objectives To enable students to acquire the general education competencies expected of an associate of arts degree graduate To provide a curriculum that will enable students to work effectively as early childhood care professionals in a variety of settings To provide some of the basic coursework that will allow for transfer to undergraduate programs at 4-year colleges. Expected Learning Outcomes Students completing the Associate of Arts Degree in Care and Development of Young Children will Apply knowledge of developmental and learning theories to create environments that are healthy, respectful, challenging and supportive for all children Design, implement and evaluate experiences and environments that promote positive development and meaningful learning for young children by integrating an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices as set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children Identify aspects of managing an early childhood environment within the state?s regulatory system and within established standards of quality care Conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession, exhibiting an understanding of professional and ethical issues in the field of early childhood Curriculum Structure General Education Requirements (24 hours) English (6 hours) Mathematics (3 hours) Natural Science (6 hours) Social/Behavioral Science (6 hours) Humanities Elective (3 hours) Courses in the Major (33 hours) Care & Development of Young Children Prescribed CDYC and ARTS courses (33 hours) ? Other Requirements (3 hours) General Business View more details on South Louisiana Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Child Care courses.