This is a training program in early childhood education for students who will be working with young children. This program prepares students to work in entry-level positions in day care centers, Head Start programs, private pre-schools or in other positions dealing with young children. This is accomplished through a combination of general education and behavioral science courses, and practicum applying classroom knowledge in the field. These courses are offered on a rotation basis.
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General Education Core
| Course Title |
Course Number |
Hours |
| Biological or Physical Science (BI, CH, ES, or PS) |
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4 |
| Microcomputer Applications I |
BT160 |
3 |
| Business Math, Applied Math for |
BT110, AC215, |
| Business, Intermediate Algebra or higher |
or MT110 |
3 |
| English I |
EN101 |
3 |
| American History to 1877 |
HI103 |
| or National Government |
or PL216 |
3 |
| General Psychology |
PY121 |
3 |
| Speech Communications |
SP175 |
| or Interpersonal Communications |
or SP170 |
3 |
| Humanities or General Education elective |
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3 |
| Electives (CD, SO or PY) |
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3 |
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Area of Concentration
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| Fall Semester |
Course Number |
Hours |
| First Aid & Emergency Procedures |
AH223 |
2 |
| or Red Cross First Aid and CPR Cards |
| Creative Activities for Children |
CD140 |
3 |
| Caring for Children with Special Needs |
CD207 |
3 |
| Preschool Literature |
CD209 |
3 |
| Music for Children |
CD211 |
3 |
| Child Care Observation |
CD250 |
3 |
| Marriage and the Family |
SO201 |
3 |
| Spring Semester |
Course Number |
Hours |
| Early Child Growth & Develop. |
CD112 |
3 |
| Professionalism in Early Childhood |
CD115 |
3 |
| Preschool Administration & Mgmt. |
CD120 |
3 |
| Child Health, Safety & Nutrition |
CD205 |
3 |
| Language Development & Early Literacy |
CD220 |
3 |
| Child Care Practicum |
CD260 |
3 |
Child Development Associate (CDA) Component
NCMC offers the educational component needed for eligibility to apply for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. The CDA is a person who is able to meet the specific needs of children and who, with parents and other adults, works to nurture children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth in a child development framework.
NCMC’s program is designed only to provide the 120-hour educational component required for eligibility and to provide help in the preparation of the Professional Resource File. However, these courses are not designed to transfer. Students enrolled in NCMC’s CDA component do not automatically receive the CDA Credential. The only way to earn the CDA Credential is to successfully complete the assessment.
For complete details on how to qualify for a CDA, call 660-359-3948 Ext. 1349 to request a guide sheet. |
| Course Title | Course Number | Hours | | Early Child Growth & Development | CD112 | 3 | | Preschool Administration & Mgmt. | CD120 | 3 | | Professionalism in Early Childhood | CD115 | 3 |
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