Child Development/Early Childhood Professions
(CDEC, TECA, EDUC)

The program focuses on the practical application of current theory and knowledge in the field of early childhood research and education. Students learn through the college classroom as well as field experiences in both the public school classroom and  the nationally accredited Kilgore College Early Childhood Center under the supervision of model early childhood teachers.  All courses are based on specific competencies that have been identified by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, employers, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The department offers an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, four (4) certificates, and an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree, which leads to public school teacher certification.

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Degree The program focuses on the practical application of current theory and knowledge in the field of early childhood education. Students learn through hands-on experiences in both the classroom and laboratory settings. Students conduct their laboratory experiences in the nationally accredited Kilgore College Early Childhood Center under the supervision of model early childhood teachers. The program consists of five certificates and an associate degree. Students completing the Texas Early Childhood Articulations (TECA) courses may transfer credit to specified universities. First Year First Semester Course   Semester Hours TECA 1311 ++ Educating Young Children 3 CDEC 1413 > Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs* 4 CDEC 2426 Administration of Programs for Children I 4 ENGL 1301 Grammar & Composition 3 MATH 1333 Mathematical Topics 3     17 Second Semester Course   Semester Hours BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 TECA 1354 ++ Child Growth & Development 3 CDEC 1100 Laboratory Experience: Child Growth & Development 1 TECA 1318 ++ Wellness of the Young Child 3 CDEC 1421 The Infant and Toddler** 4 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3     17 Second Year First Semester Course   Semester Hours CDEC 2474 The Preschool Child** 4 TECA 1303 ++ Families, School & Community 3 CDEC 1129 Laboratory Experience: Families, Schools & Community 1 CDEC 1459 Children with Special Needs 4 GOVT 2305 Government of the United States 3     15 Second Semester Course   Semester Hours CDEC 1419 > Child Guidance* 4 CDEC 2441 The School-Age Child** OR CDEC 1456 Emergent Literacy 4 CDEC 2486 Internship: Child Care Provider/Assistant** 4 MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation 3     15     Total Hours 64 Certificates Infant and Toddler Caregiving    +5222B First Year First Semester Course   Semester Hours TECA 1311 Educating Young Children 3 CDEC 1413 > Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs* 4 CDEC 1416 > Child Guidance* 4 CDEC 2426 Administration of Programs for Children I 4 CDEC 1421 The Infant and Toddler** 4     Total Hours 19 Preschool Teaching    +5222D Course   Semester Hours TECA 1311 Educating Young Children 3 CDEC 1413 > Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs* 4 CDEC 1419 > Child Guidance* 4 CDEC 2426 Administration of Programs for Children I 4 CDEC 2474 Preschool Children: Learning Environments, Activities, & Materials** 4     Total Hours 19 School-Age Child Caregiving    +5222E Course   Semester Hours TECA 1311 Educating Young Children 3 CDEC 1413 > Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs* 4 CDEC 1419 > Child Guidance* 4 CDEC 2426 Administration of Programs for Children I 4 CDEC 2441 The School-Age Child** 4     Total Hours 19 Administrator's Credential    +5222A Course   Semester Hours TECA 1311 Educating Young Children 3 CDEC 1413 > Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs* 4 CDEC 1419 > Child Guidance* 4 CDEC 2426 Administration of Programs for Children I 4 TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child 3 CDEC 2428 Administration of Programs for Children II** 4     Total Hours 22   + Course of study identification number. > Designates courses which articulate with high school courses. * Students who have successfully passed High School Early Childhood Professions I and II may receive credit for articulated CDEC course(s). ** Capstone Experience.

Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree

Leading To Initial Texas Teacher Certification
EC-6, 4-8, EC-12 Special Education

Credit Hours To Be Completed
Communication	6 hours ENGL 1301 & 1302 3 hours SPCH 1315 , SPCH 1321	9
Mathematics	6-9 hours MATH 1314 , 1350 , 1351	6-9
Natural Sciences	11-12 hours to be selected from BIOL 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409 , 2401 , 2402 , 2406 , 2421 or CHEM 1405 , 1406 , 1411 , 1412 , 2423 , 2425 , or GEOL 1301, 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 2407 , or PHYS 1401 , 1402 , 1405, 1411, 1412, 2425 , 2426	11-12
Humanities and Visual Performing Arts	3 hours to be selected from ARTS 1301 , 1303 , 1304 ; DANC 2303 ; DRAM 1310 , 2361 , 2362 , 2366 ; or MUSI 1306 , 1310 3 hours to be selected from ENGL 2322 , 2323 , 2326 , 2332 , 2333	6
Social and Behavioral Sciences/History/ Government	6 hours to be selected from HIST 1301 , 1302 , or 2301 6 hours GOVT 2305 , 2306 3 hours TECA 1354 or Core Social Science elective	15
Institutional Options	3 hours to be selected from BCIS 1305 , COSC 1336 , or COSC 1337 and 2 hours selected from KINE 1218 , 1230 , 1238 , 1245 , 1247 , 1248 , 1250 , 2247 , 2248 or (2) 1-hour activity courses	5
Other Required Courses	3-6 hours to be selected from: EDUC 1301, EDUC 2301	3-6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		60