College Catalog - Programs
Child development and early childhood education majors are trained to work with families, parents, young children and those who impact the development and well being of children. Child development associates may be employed in a variety of educational and social settings including child care facilities, Head Start programs, preschools, public schools, group homes and residential care facilities. Child development associates are nationally recognized and have an ample number of bachelor’s degree programs within close proximity to further their education beyond the associate degree. Three field placements provide students with critical opportunities for competency-based professional development.
The Early Childhood Education and Child Development concentration is fully accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college for early childhood education are required to meet with a Human Services faculty adviser during their first semester to map out their program of study. Students who have completed their CDA-Child Development Associate are required to meet with a Human Services faculty adviser to apply for prior learning assessment credits toward their degree.
Note: Students enrolled in the Human Services program must earn a grade of C or better in all Human Services courses. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 3 |
| ARTS, MUSC, THEA OR Language Elective |
Fine Arts OR Language course |
Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 3 |
| ENGL Literature Elective | Children’s Literature (recommended) | Selection of math and science courses for transfer should be done in consultation with a Human Services faculty adviser during the first semester of study. | 3 |
| MATH | MATH 0101 for proficiency OR MATH elective (recommended for transfer) |
Selection of math and science courses for transfer should be done in consultation with a Human Services faculty adviser during the first semester of study. | 0-3 |
| PSYC 2010 | General Psychology | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 4 |
| PSYC 2030 | Developmental Psychology | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 3 |
| PSYC 2070 | Educational Psychology | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. A higher-level educational psychology course may be required by some teacher preparation bachelor’s degree programs; therefore, students transferring to Rhode Island College are advised to meet with an adviser at RIC. | 3 |
| Science Elective | Selection of math and science courses for transfer should be done in consultation
with a Human Services faculty adviser during the first semester of study. A lab science is recommended for transfer |
3-4 | |
| SOCS1010 OR SOCS 2040 |
General Sociology OR Cultural Diversity |
3 | |
| Two (2) Social Science Electives AND/OR Foreign Language Electives |
Choose from Category 1. | 6 |
Total General Education Requirements Credits 28
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMNS 1010 | Introduction to Helping and Human Services | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 3 |
| HMNS 2100 | Child Growth and Development Skills | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 3 |
| HMNS 1210 | Field Experience and Seminar I -Child Development | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 3 |
| HMNS 2120 | Curriculum for Young Children | 3 | |
| HMNS 2310 | Field Experience Seminar II-Child Development | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 3 |
| HMNS 2070 | Characteristics and Needs of Special Populations | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 3 |
| HMNS 2150 | Parent and Child Relations | 3 | |
| HMNS 2410 | Field Experience Seminar III-Child Development | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 3 |
| HMNS 2900 | Human Services Capstone | Courses/requirements that may not be substituted or waived. | 3 |
| One Human Service Elective | Choose from Category 2. Consult with a faculty adviser before registering for this course. A minimum of 60 credits must be completed to graduate. If you select MATH 0600 for proficiency in-house credits only, you will need one Human Services elective to graduate. |
3 |
Total Major Requirements Credits 30
Total Program Credits: 61-65
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