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.
Apply Now| 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 |
| 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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
| 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 | |
Early Childhood Education is a broad field in which professionals have many opportunities for exciting careers, including, childcare teacher or administrator, child advocate, curriculum coordinator, a Family First coordinator, Head Start teacher, kindergarten or preschool teacher, and paraprofessional.
Discover ways you can transfer your credits to some of the following colleges:
For more information on transferring within public colleges and universities in Utah, see UtahTransferGuide.
We have a 2+2 transfer agreement with Weber State University.
