Child Development, Bachelor of Science
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | 4 | |
| Major Courses | 39 | |
| Minor | 18-24 | |
| Electives | 11 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 45 advanced credit hours required for degree
- 30 upper-division hours and 25% of total semester hours required for this degree must be completed at A&M-SA to satisfy residency requirement
- CIP Code: 19.0706
All students must complete the University’s Core Curriculum and the specific requirements of the major. In some cases, a course that is required for a major may also be counted towards the Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum 1 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics I | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| SPCH 1315 | Fund of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Component Option from Approved List | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| EDCI 4101 | Jaguar Tracks IV | 1 |
| Subtotal: | 4 | |
| Major Courses 2 | ||
| EDEC 3331 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| EDSE 3346 | Development of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDEC 3307 | Child and Adolescent Development as it Impacts Instruction | 3 |
| EDEC 4314 | Cognitive Development | 3 |
| EDEC 3332 | Professionalism, Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
| EDEC 4301 | Working with Diverse Families and Young Children | 3 |
| EDEC 4315 | Social & Emotional Development | 3 |
| EDEC 4316 | Assessment of Young Children | 3 |
| EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
| EDBL 3315 | Second Language Acquisition and Literacy for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDEC 3349 | Academics, Creativity & Play | 3 |
| EDEC 4302 | Action Research | 3 |
| EDEC 4303 | Practicum in Growth and Development (Action Research is a co-requisite) | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 39 | |
| Minor | ||
| Select 18-24 hours to complete a minor | 18-24 | |
| Subtotal: | 18-24 | |
| Elective | ||
| As needed to complete 120 credit hours | 11 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion.
- 2
‘C' or higher required in EDXX courses
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 | College Algebra or Contemporary Mathematics I | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credits | 29 | |
| Second Year | ||
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| SPCH 1315 | Fund of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Component Option from Approved List | 3 | |
| EDEC 3307 | Child and Adolescent Development as it Impacts Instruction | 3 |
| EDSE 3346 | Development of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 33 | |
| Third Year | ||
| EDEC 3331 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| EDEC 3332 | Professionalism, Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
| EDBL 3315 | Second Language Acquisition and Literacy for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy & Language I | 3 |
| EDEC 4315 | Social & Emotional Development | 3 |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 27 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| EDEC 3349 | Academics, Creativity & Play | 3 |
| EDEC 4302 | Action Research | 3 |
| EDEC 4314 | Cognitive Development | 3 |
| EDEC 4301 | Working with Diverse Families and Young Children | 3 |
| EDEC 4303 | Practicum in Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDEC 4316 | Assessment of Young Children | 3 |
| EDEC 4101 | Early Childhood Jag Tracks IV | 1 |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 31 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |