Child Development, B.A.

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The Siena Heights University Child Development Program meets National Association for the Education of Young Children standards.

Course Requirements for Major

Program Requirements: 26 Credit Hours

CDV 115 Child Growth and Development 3 credit hours
CDV 165 Infant Toddler Curriculum 3 credit hours
CDV 245 Assessment In Early Childhood Education 3 credit hours
CDV 345 Early Literacy: Birth To 5 Years 3 credit hours
CDV 355 Programs For Young Children 3 credit hours
CDV 375 Administration Of Child Care Centers 3 credit hours
CDV 380 Child Development Practicum I 4 credit hours
CDV 395 Seminar In Child Development 1 credit hours
CDV 495 Research In Child Development 3 credit hours

Cognate Requirements: 12 Credit Hours

EDU 211 Health And Movement Education 3 credit hours
EDU 322 Methods And Materials Of Early Childhood Education 3 credit hours
SED 344 Early Childhood and Special Education 3 credit hours
TSC 343 Teaching Creative Dramatics 3 credit hours

Choose Option I or Option II: 4-7 Credit Hours

Option I

Compatible to the related fields in psychology, social work, private and public child care centers, clinics, recreation, and the human services. Required for students not seeking elementary teacher certification:

CDV 480 Child Development Practicum II 4 credit hours

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Liberal Arts: 29 Credit Hours

General Electives: 46-49 Credit Hours

Total for Degree: 120 Credit Hours

Other Requirements

strongly recommended.
Students majoring in Child Development must earn a C- or better in each required course (including cognate requirements) in the major.
Attainment of a 3.0 g.p.a. in the CDV major is a graduation requirement.