Early Childhood Intervention
This field of study has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The completed field of study curriculum in Child Development/Early Childhood Education transfers as a block leading to a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies or a Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences (concentration Child and Family Studies). THEA is waived for certificate plans.
The curriculum prepares students to work in child and family services agencies. Students can find employment as teachers/center managers, and family/child advocates in the Head Start Program, nursery schools, and private childcare centers.
For printable degree plan for this program, please click HERE.
** By arrangement, all Field Study will be conducted at a pre-approved site.
| FIRST SEMESTER | |
| CDEC 2304 Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| CDEC 2315 Diverse Cultural/ Multilingual Education | 3 |
| TECA 1311 Educating Young Children | 3 |
| TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDEC 1319 Child Guidance | 3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| CDEC 2340 Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CDEC 1323 Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I | 3 |
| TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
| CDEC 1166 CAPSTONE: Field Study I** | 1 |
| Total credits 31 |