Early Childhood Development has been proven to have positive long-term results for students. And, really, what could be more rewarding than a career working with, and inspiring, the next generation?
NOVA’s A.A.S. in Early Childhood Development is ideal for students who wish to (or already do) work with young learners. Graduates are prepared for careers as administrators, supervisors, and directors, as well as teachers.
Transfer is not the primary goal of an A.A.S. degree, but transfer resources are available for students interested in applying to senior institutions.
Please speak to an advisor to find out if you have credits from prior learning that can be applied to the Early Childhood Development program.
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| EDU | 235 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education | 3 |
| CHD | 120 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CHD | 145 | Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children | 3 |
| CHD | 205 | Guiding the Behavior of Children | 3 |
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | |
| Total | 16 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
| CHD | 118 | Language Arts for Young Children | 3 |
| CHD | 146 | Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children | 3 |
| CHD | 165 | Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings | 3 |
| CHD | 216 | Early Childhood Programs, Schools, and Social Change | 3 |
| PSY | 230 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
| EDU | 200 | Introduction to Teaching as a Profession | 3 |
| ENG | 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| CHD | 166 | Infant and Toddler Programs | 3 |
| CHD | 210 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | 3 |
| MTH | 154 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
| BIO | 101 | General Biology I with Lab | 4 |
| CHD | 265 | Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings | 3 |
| CHD | 270 | Administration of Childcare Programs | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| ENG | 250 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENG | 241 | Survey of American Literature I | |
| ENG | 242 | Survey of American Literature II | |
| Choose One | |||
| HIS | 121 | United States History I | 3 |
| HIS | 122 | United States History II | |
| Total | 16 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 62 | |||
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
EDU
235
|
3 |
|
CHD
120
|
3 |
|
CHD
145
|
3 |
|
CHD
205
|
3 |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
Orientation to (a Specific Discipline)
SDV
101
|
|
| Total | 16 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
CHD
118
|
3 |
|
CHD
146
|
3 |
|
Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings
CHD
165
|
3 |
|
Early Childhood Programs, Schools, and Social Change
CHD
216
|
3 |
|
PSY
230
|
3 |
| Total | 15 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
Introduction to Teaching as a Profession
EDU
200
|
3 |
|
ENG
112
|
3 |
|
CHD
166
|
3 |
|
CHD
210
|
3 |
|
MTH
154
|
3 |
| Total | 15 |
| 4th Semester | |
|
General Biology I with Lab
BIO
101
|
4 |
|
Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings
CHD
265
|
3 |
|
CHD
270
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
ENG
250
|
3 |
|
ENG
241
|
|
|
ENG
242
|
|
| Choose One | |
|
United States History I
HIS
121
|
3 |
|
United States History II
HIS
122
|
|
| Total | 16 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 62 | |
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