Child Development
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Associate's DegreeAcademic
Child Development program prepares students to work with young children in childcare, preschool, and Head Start programs. Coursework includes child growth and development, early childhood education methods, and program planning.
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68 credits
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In-Person
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16 courses in this program
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CHD 100Introduction of Early Care and Education of Children
CHD 201Child Growth and Development Principles
CHD 202Children’s Creative Experiences
CHD 203Children’s Literature and Language Development
CHD 204Methods and Materials for Teaching Children
CHD 205Program Planning for Educating Young Children
CHD 206Children’s Health and Safety
CHD 209Infant and Toddler Education Programs
CHD 210Educating Children with Exceptional Needs
CHD 214Families and Communities in Early Care and Education Programs
CHD 215Supervised Practical Experience in Early Childhood Education
ENG 101English Composition I
MTH 100Intermediate College Algebra
PSY 200General Psychology
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