Care and Development of Young Children, AAS

Program Description: The Associate of Applied Science Degree in the Care and Development of Young Children is designed to prepare students for the workforce in occupations related to the direct care, education, curriculum development, and/or administration of programs for young children. The goal is to prepare students that are professional, knowledgeable, competent and understand appropriate teaching and learning of young children, curriculum development, implementation, and assessment, along with the role of the family and community. This degree includes core courses, a sequence of professional courses, and a supervised practicum.

Program Coordinator: Loni Simoneaux

Program Instructor(s): Beth Bonvillain, Loni Simoneaux

Special Comments: In order to interact with children in area childcare centers, Louisiana law stipulates that students complete an FBI criminal background check and fingerprints. Lab hours in a child-care facility will be required.

Overall Grade Point Average: Program requirements must be completed with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher in order to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Care and Development of Young Children.

Course Grade Requirements: All CDYC courses must be completed with a C or higher. Students should check with the department head or program coordinator for specific general education course grade requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete the CDYC program will be able to:

1. Promote child development and learning.
2. Build family and community relationships.
3. Observe, document, and assess to support young children and families.
4. Use developmentally appropriate effective approaches.
5. Apply content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum.
6. Display professionalism in the field of early childhood.

Transfer Agreements: Please contact an advisor for more information regarding transfer agreements.

Fletcher has Transfer Agreements in Care and Development of Young Children with:

• Nicholls State University

CIP Code: 190709