Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Development
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Child and Family Development (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
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The Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Development is designed to prepare
students for a career in child and family development. This academic guide is based
on the 2023-2024 Missouri State University–West Plains Catalog. The time to complete
the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment, number of classes
taken per semester, etc.
| General Education Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| CIS 101 Computers for Learning |
3 |
| COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
| ENG 110 Writing I |
3 |
| IDS 110 Student Success |
2 |
| PSY 121 Introductory Psychology |
3 |
| Civics: Select three (3) credit hours |
- HST 121 Survey of US History to 1877 OR
- HST 122 US History Since 1877 OR
- PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship
|
3 |
| Mathematical Sciences: Select three (3) credit hours |
|
|
3 |
| General Education Total |
20 |
| Child and Family Development Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| CFD 110 Health, Safety and Nutrition |
3 |
| CFD 150 Introduction to Child and Family Development |
1 |
| CFD 155 Principles of Human Development |
3 |
| CFD 160 Principles of Development in Early Childhood |
3 |
| CFD 163 Relationships in Today's Families |
3 |
| CFD 250 Parenting in Contemporary Society |
3 |
| CFD 255 Principles of Development in Infancy |
3 |
| CFD 257 Principles of Development in Middle Childhood |
3 |
| CFD 260 Supervised Experience in the Child Development Laboratories |
4 |
| CFD 261 Play as Development |
3 |
| CFD 297 Internship in Planning and Implementing Curriculum for Child Development Centers |
5 |
| Select two (2) of the following: |
- CFD 204 Leadership and Advocacy for Children and Families
- CFD 244 Working with Young Children with Special Needs
- CFD 275 Behavior Management and Guidance
|
6 |
| Child and Family Development Total |
40 |
| Child and Family Development (AAS) Degree |
Credit Hours |
| Total Hours Required |
60 |
Degree Notes:
- Math requirements exclude MTH 197 and MTH 297.
- Students are required to complete a minimum of three (3) credit hours of math regardless
of placement.
- Electives must be approved by the department.
- Students should confirm transferability of courses with their transfer university
before completing courses at MSU-WP.
