Care and Development of Young Children

Available at: Evangeline, Lafayette, Teche Area

CIP 190709
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Technical Diploma (TD),
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS),
Technical Competency Area (TCA)

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An application or re-application fee and a testing fee per component are charged for each Application for Admission submitted.

AAS requires a High School Diploma or GED; TD requires Ability to Benefit

Note: Transferable General Education Courses needed to meet the requirements for the AAS are offered through a collaborative agreement with South Louisiana Community College (SLCC).

This program does not have special considerations or information.

• Enable students to recognize and meet the developmental needs of children from birth to age five.
• Enable students to identify characteristics of a safe and healthy environment for children and adults.
• Enable students to organize and implement daily activities for a developmentally appropriate early childhood setting.
• Enable students to identify the administrative and management tasks and procedures to establish and maintain an early childhood program.
• Enable students to use appropriate guidance techniques to promote positive behavior in all children in the early childhood setting.
• Enable students to gain job seeking skills necessary for employment in the field.
• Provide AAS degree seeking students with appropriate General Education knowledge and skills in English, Math, Speech, Psychology, and Physical Science.

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