Care & Development of Young Children Program
Division of Health Science & Nursing
Program Mission
The mission of the Care and Development of Young Children Program is to prepare our students to implement developmentally appropriate practice, maintain strong family and community relationships, rely on appropriate assessment procedures when making decisions, continue to learn and practice effective early childhood education methods, and grow as early childhood professionals.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Care and Development of Young Children Program will be able to:
- Create a developmentally appropriate learning and curriculum-based activities for young children.
- Integrate ethical and professional standards towards establishing a supportive and responsive childcare environment.
- Develop a positive relationship with each child reflective of their characteristics, needs, and multiple interacting influences on child development.
- Facilitate effective learning and development through observation, documentation, and assessment strategies.
- Apply evidence-based practices to support the development of students with disabilities.
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)
- Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa)
Technical Diploma in Care and Development of Young Children
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma:
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | 23 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Childcare Teacher | 24 | |
Total Hours | 47 |
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
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CDYC 1130 | Child Guidance and Behaviors | 3 |
CDYC 1230 | Family Relationships & Issues | 3 |
CDYC 1330 | Literature/Language Methods | 3 |
CDYC 1332 | Preschool Methods | 3 |
CDYC 1410 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
CDYC 1420 | Organization & Administration | 3 |
CDYC 2211 | Practicum In CDYC | 5 |
Total Hours | 23 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Child Care Teacher:
Code | Title | Hours |
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CDYC 1110 | Working With Young Children | 3 |
CDYC 1120 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 |
CDYC 1151 | Observation/Participation Lab | 3 |
CDYC 1210 | Growth/Devlop of Young Childre | 3 |
CDYC 1220 | Infant/Todd Care & Curriculum | 3 |
CDYC 1241 | Infant/Toddler Lab | 3 |
CDYC 1320 | Preschool Curriculum | 3 |
CDYC 1341 | Preschool Lab | 3 |
Total Hours | 24 |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies
The highest exit point in the Care and Development of Young Children program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Care and Development of Young Children. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Core | 15 | |
Technical Diploma in Care and Development of Young Children | 47 | |
Total Hours | 62 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Care:
Code | Title | Hours |
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CDYC 1110 | Working With Young Children | 3 |
CDYC 1210 | Growth/Devlop of Young Childre | 3 |
CDYC 1320 | Preschool Curriculum | 3 |
Total Hours | 9 |
Special Comments:
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Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years.
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Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
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