Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This degree is designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of early child care and educational settings as teachers, family child care providers or nannies. Persons working in this profession provide a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate environment in support of families. Students learn how to plan age-appropriate activities which recognize the diversity of children and families. This degree expands the student`s knowledge of child development in areas of communication, writing and developmental skills.
Award Outcomes
Develop self-reflective habits as an early childhood professional
Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices
Apply developmental theories and practices
Implement assessment and curriculum cycle
Cultivate family and community relationships
Develop an environment that honors diversity
Career Opportunities
Job opportunities are available in child care centers, special needs programs, in home care (nanny), family child care, schoolage care, recreational and parent/child programs.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 44 Credits
| CDEV1000 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDEV1010 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDEV1020 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CDEV1030 | Creative Activities and Environments | 3 |
| CDEV1520 | Guiding Children’s Behavior | 3 |
| CDEV1530 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CDEV1550 | Curriculum Planning | 3 |
| CDEV1725 | Practicum I | 3 |
| CDEV1750 | Practicum II | 3 |
| CDEV2000 | Children with Differing Abilities | 3 |
| CDEV2016 | Leadership in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEV2075 | Working with Diverse Families and Children | 3 |
| CDEV2125 | Infant/Toddler Development and Learning | 3 |
| CDEV2500 | Introduction to Language and Literacy | 3 |
| | |
| CDEV2230 | Preschool Development and Learning | 2 |
| or | |
| CDEV2255 | Schoolage Development and Learning | 2 |
| or | |
| CDEV2300 | Multicultural Learning Experiences | 2 |
General Education Required 16 Credits
| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research | 4 |
| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
| Choose two courses from MnTC Goal Area 5 | 6 |
| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 7 | 3 |
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits
Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 60
Semester Sequence - Full-Time
Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
First Semester
| CDEV1000 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDEV1010 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDEV1020 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CDEV1030 | Creative Activities and Environments | 3 |
| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research | 4 |
Second Semester
| CDEV1550 | Curriculum Planning | 3 |
| CDEV2230 | Preschool Development and Learning | 2 |
| or | |
| CDEV2255 | Schoolage Development and Learning | 2 |
| or | |
| CDEV2300 | Multicultural Learning Experiences | 2 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
| Choose 6 credits from MnTC Goal Area 5 | |
Fourth Semester
| CDEV1750 | Practicum II | 3 |
| CDEV2075 | Working with Diverse Families and Children | 3 |
| CDEV2125 | Infant/Toddler Development and Learning | 3 |
| CDEV2500 | Introduction to Language and Literacy | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 7 | 3 |
MnTC Goal Area 2
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 5
Choose a Total of: 6 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 7
| Human Diversity | |
| COMM1200 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM1250 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| PSYC1200 | Psychology Throughout the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSYC1300 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI1200 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
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| Race, Power, and Justice | |
| SOCI1400 | Race in America | 3 |
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (60 Credits)
Criminal Background Studies: Minnesota law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with children, patients, and residents at a health or child care facility licensed by the State of Minnesota must have a background study conducted by the state. Individuals with specified felony convictions are prohibited from having direct contact with children, patients, and residents of licensed facilities. Anyone refusing to cooperate in the criminal background study cannot participate in coursework that requires direct contact with children, patients or residents. Students who are disqualified from having direct patient/resident/child contact will not be able to participate in coursework which includes a practical experience. Therefore, completion of coursework for the program major will not be possible without documentation of a cleared background study.
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice
3/1/2024 : BP 7004 / EP 7005
Semester Sequence - Part-Time
Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
First Semester
| CDEV1000 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDEV1010 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDEV1030 | Creative Activities and Environments | 3 |
Second Semester
| CDEV1520 | Guiding Children’s Behavior | 3 |
| CDEV1530 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| | |
| CDEV2230 | Preschool Development and Learning | 2 |
| or | |
| CDEV2255 | Schoolage Development and Learning | 2 |
| or | |
| CDEV2300 | Multicultural Learning Experiences | 2 |
Summer Semester
| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research | 4 |
| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 5 | 3 |
Third Semester
| CDEV1020 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CDEV2000 | Children with Differing Abilities | 3 |
| CDEV2075 | Working with Diverse Families and Children | 3 |
Summer Semester
| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 5 | 3 |
| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 7 | 3 |
Fifth Semester
Sixth Semester
| CDEV2016 | Leadership in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
MnTC Goal Area 2
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 5
Choose a Total of: 6 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 7
| Human Diversity | |
| COMM1200 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM1250 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| PSYC1200 | Psychology Throughout the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSYC1300 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI1200 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| | |
| Race, Power, and Justice | |
| SOCI1400 | Race in America | 3 |
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (60 Credits)
Criminal Background Studies: Minnesota law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with children, patients, and residents at a health or child care facility licensed by the State of Minnesota must have a background study conducted by the state. Individuals with specified felony convictions are prohibited from having direct contact with children, patients, and residents of licensed facilities. Anyone refusing to cooperate in the criminal background study cannot participate in coursework that requires direct contact with children, patients or residents. Students who are disqualified from having direct patient/resident/child contact will not be able to participate in coursework which includes a practical experience. Therefore, completion of coursework for the program major will not be possible without documentation of a cleared background study.
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice
3/1/2024 : BP 7004 / EP 7005