Child & Social Development (Non-Certification)
Some characteristics of effective professionals in the field of child and social development include communication skills, empathy, resourcefulness, patience and organizational skills.
Bachelor of Science in Child & Social Development (Non-Certification)
The Bachelor of Science in Child and Social Development was designed to meet the growing need for Pre-K programs in private, religious and Federal sites. The State of Alabama’s First Class Pre-K Program (or Office of School Readiness) is continuously opening new Pre-K sites. Therefore, college students are being urged to consider this career field. Federal Head Start programs now require lead teachers to have an earned bachelor’s degree, and the Child and Social Development major meets this requirement. This major also prepares graduates for careers in civic, social or religious organizations; hospitals or non-profit organizations; or family and community services.
The program is open to any qualified applicant. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 will be required for all courses counted toward the major with no grade less than a “C” in the major.
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Child & Social Development Major for All Tracks
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- Core Courses
- Core Courses
- Major Courses
- Minor Courses
| Core Courses |
|---|
| Effective English |
| The Literary Tradition |
| Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview |
| History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus |
| Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy |
| History Course |
| Laboratory Science |
| Mathematics |
| General Education Electives |
| Major Courses |
|---|
| KIN 212 - Personal & Community Hygiene |
| EN 331 - Techniques of Grammar |
| TE 212 - Early Numeracy |
| TE 300 - Working with Parents |
| TE 314 - Books for Children and Youth |
| TE 318 - Observ. & Recording Child Behavior WI |
| TE 320 - Storytelling, Puppetry, & Creat. Child. |
| TE 348 - Integ. Arts, Health, PE, ECE ELEM SPED |
| TE 380 - Teaching the Young Child |
| TE 382 - Child Guidance in Early Childhood |
| TE 383 - Language and Literacy Development |
| TE 405 - Education and Technology |
| TE 406 - Early Childhood Curriculum WI |
| Minor Courses |
|---|
| TE 201 - Foundations of Education |
| TE 301/PSY 301 - Human Growth & Develop. |
| TE 304 - Intro. to Exceptional Children |
| TE or KIN 300/400 - Level Approved Electives |
Program Benefits
- Small 13:1 student-faculty ratio means small classes and individual attention from School of Education faculty
- Practicum experiences in classrooms start in your sophomore year
- Faculty mentors have extensive classroom experience
- Evening and online classes to accommodate students who work full-time
- Participant in the T.E.A.C.H Scholarship program through Alabama Partnership for Children
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Childcare Provider
Director of Childcare Facility
Pre-K Teacher
Daycare Owner
“The Child and Social Development major focuses on understanding and implementing developmentally appropriate practices when planning for instruction and assessment of young children from pre-K through eight years old. Many individuals who earn this degree often seek positions as directors of childcare facilities. Others use this degree to transition into an alternative master’s program to obtain certification in Early Childhood Education.”
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