Early Childhood Development Technology

Program Description:

The Early Childhood Development Technology program provides preparation for a professional career in Early Childhood Education spanning a variety of career options. This discipline includes classroom instruction, supervised laboratory experiences, and work-based learning experiences. Students will develop competencies that enable them to provide services, teach, and guide young children as related to various early childhood professions.

Career Certificate

• CDT 1113 - Early Childhood Profession 3 SH
• CDT 1214 - Infant and Toddler Development 4 SH
• CDT 1224 - Preschool and Primary Development 4 SH
• CDT 1313 - Creative Arts for Young Children 3 SH
• CDT 1344 - Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition 4 SH
• CDT 1713 - Language and Literacy Development for Young Children 3 SH
• CDT 2233 - Guiding Social and Emotional Behavior 3 SH
• CDT 2714 - Social Studies, Math, and Science for Young Children 4 SH
• CDT 2924 - Infant and Toddler Practicum Experience 4 SH

Technical Certificate

• CDT 2413 - Development of the Exceptional Child 3 SH
• CDT 2513 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement 3 SH
• CDT 2613 - Methods, Materials, and Measurement 3 SH
• CDT 2813 - Administration of Programs for Young Children 3 SH
• CDT 2934 - Preschool Practicum Experience 4 SH

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 SH
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 SH OR SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication  3 SH
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 SH
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 SH
• Mathematics/Science Elective 3-4 SH 

• (MAT-1313 or higher OR any Laboratory Science)

**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development Technology 63-64 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirements:

• Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.
• Assessment - An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.