Child Development, A.A.S.
The Associate of Applied Science in Child Development develops knowledge, skills and abilities so graduates can prepare, facilitate, and assess learning environments that are engaging and playful to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Field/Clinical Course
These courses have a component that requires placement in a child development setting and a completed CDEV file. The amount of hours can be found on the Academic Map tab.
Capstone Course
A semester long project that must be taken before graduation. A “C” or better must be earned, and the Peregrine Associate Assessment must be completed.
Graduation Requirements
A grade of “C” or better required in program courses (CDEV & EDUC) with an overall GPA of 2.0.
Career Ladder
CDEV is designed as a career ladder with multiple entry and exit points. In two years of study beyond the associate degree, you can earn a Bachelor of Applied Science in Child Development.
Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time.
Total Degree Credits: 60