Siena Heights University
Child Development
Associate of Arts Degree
I.
Course Requirements
A.
Program Requirements
1.
CDV 115
2.
CDV 165
3.
CDV 245
4.
CDV 355
5.
CDV 375
6.
CDV 380
7.
CDV 395
8.
CDV 480
Child Growth and Development
Infant/Toddler Curriculum
Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Programs for Young Children
Administration of Child Care Centers
Co-op: Pre-Primary Teacher Assistant
Seminar in Child Development
Co-op: Pre-Primary Teacher Assistant
B. Cognate Requirements
1.
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Approved Elective
2.
EDU 322
Methods & Materials of Early Childhood Edu.
C. Total for Major
24 credit hours
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
4
6 credit hours
3
3
30 credit hours
II. Liberal Arts 16-17 credit hours
III. General Electives 13-14 credit hours
IV. Total for Degree
V.
60 credit hours
Other Requirements
1.
Students pursuing the degree must earn a C- or better in each required course (including
cognate requirements).
2.
Students must have a 3.0 g.p.a. in the Child Development major program requirements.
Elementary Endorsement with Early Childhood Emphasis (ZS)
I.
II.
Course Requirements
A.
Program Requirements
1.
CDV 115
2.
CDV 165
3.
CDV 245
4.
CDV 355
5.
CDV 375
6.
CDV 380
7.
CDV 395
Child Growth and Development
Infant/Toddler Curriculum
Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Programs for Young Children
Administration of Child Care Centers
Co-op: Pre Primary Teacher Assistant
Seminar in Child Development
B. Cognate Requirements
1.
EDU 322
Methods & Materials of Early Childhood Educ.
2.
SED 344
Early Childhood and Special Education
C. Total for Endorsement
20 credit hours
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
6 credit hours
3
3
26 credit hours
Other Requirements
1.
All students pursuing the Early Childhood-Child Development endorsement must complete the
elementary comprehensive major for certification.
2.
Students pursuing an Early Childhood endorsement (ZS) must earn a C- or better in each
required course including cognate requirements. Attainment of a 3.0 g.p.a. in the Early
Childhood coursework is a graduation requirement.
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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