Child and Human Development

Snow's programs in child and human development offer specific training in the education and care of young children. The program deepens the student's understanding of children, their families and developmentally appropriate practices while preparing students for careers in early childhood education. Students will gain a strong foundation in child development, curriculum writing, environmental planning, and guidance of young children that allows students to immediately take classroom and lab learning into the workplace to create quality developmentally appropriate learning environments.

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Child Development, Associate of Science (AS)

Freshman (Semester 1)
Course	Title	Credits
ENGL 1010	Expository Writing	3
MATH 1010	Intermediate Algebra	4
HFST 1500	Human Development	3
GNST 1200	GE - Foundations	3
Elective Courses		1-3

Freshman (Semester 2)
Course	Title	Credits
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Research Writing	3
HFST 2610	Guidance of Young Children	3
MATH 1040	Intro to Statistics	4
HFST 2500	Child Development	3
GE – (PS)	Physical Science	3
* GE – (PS Lab)	* Physical Science Lab	1

* Students are only required to take one lab credit

Sophomore (Semester 3)
Course	Title	Credits
HFST 2400	Family Relations	3
HFST 2600	Into to Early Childhood Education	3
HFST 2620	Creative Experiences for Children	3
GE – (HU)	Humanities	3
GE – (AI)	American Institutions	3
Elective Courses		3

Sophomore (Semester 4)
Course	Title	Credits
HFST 2120	Child Nutrition	3
HFST 2180	Family, School, & Community Partnerships	3
HFST 1020	Foundation of Nutrition (LS)	3
GE – (FA)	Fine Arts	3
Elective Courses		1-3

To receive an AS in Child Development, students must complete the graduation requirements listed in the college’s academic catalog (currently 60 credits including the current general education requirements). As part of those 60 credits, students must complete the following major requirements (9 credits total). 

HFST 1500 Human Development 3 Credits
HFST 2500 Early Childhood Development 3 Credits
One of the following:

HFST 2610 Guidance of Young Children 3 Credits
HFST 2400 Family Relations 3 Credits
HFST 2620 Creative Experiences for Children 3 Credits
HFST 2120 Foods and Nutrition for Children 3 Credits

Family and Human Development, Associate of Science (AS)

Freshman (Semester 1)
Course	Title	Credits
ENGL 1010	Expository Writing	3
MATH 1040	Statistics	3
HFST 1500	Human Development	3
GNST 1200	GE - Foundations	3
Elective Courses		3

Freshman (Semester 2)
Course	Title	Credits
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Research Writing	3
HFST 2500	Child Development	3
GE – (AI)	American Institutions	3
GE – (PS)	Physical Science	3
GE – (PS Lab)	* Physical Science Lab	1
Elective Courses		3

* Students are only required to take one lab credit for NS & LS

Sophomore (Semester 3)
Course	Title	Credits
HFST 2400	Family Relations (IE)	3
HFST 1020	Foundations of Nutrition (LS)	3
HFST 1210	Personal and Consumer Finance	3
GE – (HU)	Humanities	3
Elective Courses		3

Sophomore (Semester 4)
Course	Title	Credits
HFST 2610	Guidance of Young Children	3
GE – (FA)	Fine Arts	3
SW 1010	Careers in Social Work	3
Elective Courses		3

To receive an AS in Family and Human Development, students must complete the graduation requirements listed in the college’s academic catalog (currently 60 credits including the current general education requirements). As part of those 60 credits, students must complete the following major requirements (9 credits total). 

HFST 1500 Human Development 3 Credits
HFST 2500 Early Childhood Development 3 Credits
One of the following:

HFST 2400 Family Relations 3 credits
HFST 1020 Scientific Foundations of Nutrition 3 credits
HFST 1210 Personal and Consumer Finance 3 credits
HFST 2610 Guidance for Young Children 3 credits

Child Care Management, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Core Requirements (27)
Course	Title	Credits
HFST 1020	Principles of Nutrition	3
HFST 1500	Human Development	3
HFST 2120	Nutrition for Children	3
HFST 2400	Family Relations	3
HFST 2500	Early Childhood	3
HFST 2610	Guidance of Young Children	3
HFST 2620	Creative Experiences For Children	3
HFST 2880	Practicum in Preschool Training A	3
HFST 2885	Practicum in Preschool Training B	2
HFST 2990	Seminar in Preschool Teaching	1

Marketing / Management Core Requirements (8)
Course	Title	Credits
HFST 1600	Child Care As A Business	2
Choose 6 credits from the following in consultation with advisor:
HFST 2250	Personal and Consumer Management	3
BUS 1010	Introduction to Business	2
HFST 1210 Or BUS 1210	Personal Finance Or Personal Finance	3
BUS 1270	Strategic Selling	3
BUS 1300	Social Media Marketing	3
BUS 2650	Management Principles for Entrepreneurs	3
HFST 2800	Special Projects	1-2
HFST 1997	Education and Family Studies Internship I	1-3
HFST 2997	Education and Family Studies Internship I	1-3

HFST 1500 Human Development 3 Credits
HFST 2500 Early Childhood Development 3 Credits
One of the following:

HFST 2400 Family Relations 3 credits
HFST 1020 Scientific Foundations of Nutrition 3 credits
HFST 1210 Personal and Consumer Finance 3 credits
HFST 2610 Guidance for Young Children 3 credits

Family Studies (Certificate)

Core Requirements (27)
Course	Title	Credits
HFST 1020	Principles of Nutrition	3
HFST 1500	Human Development	3
HFST 2120	Nutrition for Children	3
HFST 2400	Family Relations	3
HFST 2500	Early Childhood	3
HFST 2610	Guidance of Young Children	3
HFST 2620	Creative Experiences For Children	3
HFST 2880	Practicum in Preschool Training A	3
HFST 2885	Practicum in Preschool Training B	2
HFST 2990	Seminar in Preschool Teaching	1
Elective Courses (choose two)
BUS 1210	Personal Finance	3
HFST 1140	Introductory Sewing	3
HFST 1300	Personal and Family Health	2
HFST 1750	Interior Design	3
HFST 2620	Creative Experiences for Children	3

Human Services (Certificate)

Required Courses
Course	Title	Credits
ENGL 1010	Expository Composition	3
HFST 1500 Or PSY 1100	Human Development	3
SW 2400	Diverse Populations	3
COMM 2100	Interpersonal Communications	3
PSY 1200	Careers and Disciplines Seminar	1
PSY 1010	Introduction to Psychology	3
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Research Writing	3
HFST 1997	Home and Family Internship	1
POLS 1100	American National Government	3
Choose one of the following:
SW 2100	Human Behavior and the Social Environment	3
CJ 1300	Introduction to Corrections	3
SOC 1020	Modern Social Problems	3
PSY 1400	Analysis of Behavior	3
PSY 2034	Educational Psychology	3

Child Development, Associate of Arts (AA)

While we recommend that early education students earn the Associate of Science (AS), an AA in education is also available. The Associate of Arts has the same requirements as the AS with the addition of a foreign language (complete a 1020-level language course). Please see your academic advisor for full details.

Education and Learning, Associate of Science or Arts (AA or AS)

Course	Title	Credits
General Education Courses		34-36 credits
Elective Credits		18-20 credits
Meta-major Requirements		6 credits
Choose 6 credits from this list:
EDUC 1010	Introduction to Education	3
EDUC 2180	Integrated Technology in Education	3
EDUC 2400	Diverse Populations	3
HFST 1020	Scientific Foundations of Nutrition	3
HFST 1210	Personal and Consumer Finance	3
HFST 1140	Introductory Sewing	3
HFST 1240/5	Introductory Foods and Lab	3
HFST 1500	Human Development	3
HFST 2500	Early Childhood Development	3
HFST 2610	Guidance of Young Children	3
EXSC 2000	Introduction to Physical Education	3
Total		60 credits

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