Academic Programs SOCIAL SCIENCES & EDUCATION

SOCIAL SCIENCES

& EDUCATION

SOCIAL SCIENCES & EDUCATION

The Social Sciences and Education programs at Tidewater Community

College prepare students for occupations in child care, child and youth

education, and human services. The Certificate and Career Studies

Certificates are available for students who may wish to fine-tune their

skills or add new ones. Associate of Applied Science Degrees are more

comprehensive programs designed to prepare students for specific careers

in early childhood development and human services.

Childhood Development – Career Studies Certificate

Early Childhood Development – Associate of Applied Science Degree

Early Childhood Development: Infant and Toddler Care – Career Studies Certificate

Early Childhood Development: Preschool – Career Studies Certificate

Early Childhood Instruction – Certificate

Educational Support Specialist – Career Studies Certificate

Human Services – Associate of Applied Science Degree

Social Sciences – Associate of Science Degree (transfer)

tcc.edu/academics/social-sciences-education

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE

Childhood Development

The

Child Development Career Studies Certificate provides

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (12 CREDITS)

Curriculum can be completed in one semester

Course Curriculum

SEMESTER 1 (12 CREDITS)

CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

CHD 145 Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children

3

CHD 205 Guiding the Behavior of Children

3

HLT 135

Child Health and Nutrition

3

Total Minimum Credits

12

tcc.edu/academics/social-sciences-education

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Early Childhood Development

The

Early Childhood Development programs prepare students in the care,

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (65-66 CREDITS)

Curriculum can be completed in four semesters

Course Curriculum

SEMESTER 1 (16 CREDITS)

CREDITS

CHD 119 Introduction to Reading Methods

3

CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

CHD 145 Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children

3

ENG 111 College Composition I

3

PSY 235 Child Psychology (or PSY 231)

3

SDV 100 College Success Skills

1

SEMESTER 2 (18 CREDITS)

CHD 118 Language Arts for Young Children

3

CHD 146 Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children

3

CHD 205 Guiding the Behavior of Children

3

CHD 210 Introduction to Exceptional Children

3

ENG 112 College Composition II

3

CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking (or CST 110)

3

SEMESTER 3 (15-16 CREDITS)

CHD 165 Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings

3

CHD 166 Infant and Toddler Programs

3

CHD 215 Models of Early Childhood Education Programs

3

CHD 216 Early Childhood Programs, School and Social Change

3

Mathematics or Science with Lab Elective

_3-4

SEMESTER 4 (16 CREDITS)

CHD 265 Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings

3

CHD 270 Administration of Childcare Programs

3

CHD 298 Portfolio Development

1

HLT 135 Child Health and Nutrition

3

SOC 215 Sociology of the Family

3

Humanities Elective

Total Minimum Credits

65-66

1 Eligible courses are listed on page 35 in the 2015-2016 catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor

to choose the appropriate course(s).

Please see the current TCC Catalog at tcc.edu/academics/catalog/ for complete information.

tcc.edu/academics/social-sciences-education

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE

Early Childhood Development: Infant and Toddler Care

The Career Studies Certificate in

Infant and Toddler Care is designed

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT:

INFANT AND TODDLER CARE (19 CREDITS)

Curriculum can be completed in two semesters

Course Curriculum

SEMESTER 1 (10 CREDITS)

CREDITS

CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

CHD 166 Infant and Toddler Programs

3

HLT 135 Child Health and Nutrition

3

SDV 100 College Success Skills

1

SEMESTER 2 (9 CREDITS)

CREDITS

CHD 164 Working with Infants and Toddlers in Inclusive Settings

3

CHD 165 Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings

3

CHD 167 CDA Theories and Applications: Resource File

_{(or approved CHD Elective)}

₃

Total Minimum Credits

19

1 Students who use this credential to satisfy national Head Start requirements will enroll in CHD 167 to

prepare a portfolio to submit to VA DSS for evaluation. Students not using this program in that way may

choose any other three-credit program-specific course which will help meet requirements for the Early

Childhood Instruction certificate and ultimately the A.A.S. degree.

Please see the current TCC Catalog at tcc.edu/academics/catalog/ for complete information.

www.tcc.edu/academics/social-sciences-education

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE

Early Childhood Development: Preschool

The Career Studies Certificate in

Preschool education is designed to

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: PRESCHOOL (19 CREDITS)

Curriculum can be completed in two semesters

Course Curriculum

SEMESTER 1 (10 CREDITS)

CREDITS

CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

CHD 145 Teaching Art, Music and Movement to Children

3

HLT 135 Child Health and Nutrition

3

SDV 100 College Success Skills

1

SEMESTER 2 (9 CREDITS)

CREDITS

CHD 165 Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings

3

CHD 167 CDA Theories and Applications: Resource File

_{(or approved CHD Elective)}

₃

CHD 205 Guiding the Behavior of Children

3

Total Minimum Credits

19

1 Students who use this credential to satisfy national Head Start requirements will enroll in CHD 167 to

prepare a portfolio to submit to VA DSS for evaluation. Students not using this program in that way may

choose any other three-credit program-specific course which will help meet requirements for the Early

Childhood Instruction certificate and ultimately the A.A.S. degree.

Please see the current TCC Catalog at tcc.edu/academics/catalog/ for complete information.

www.tcc.edu/academics/social-sciences-education

CERTIFICATE

Early Childhood Instruction

The

Early Childhood Instruction Certificate trains students in the

CERTIFICATE

EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTRUCTION (34 CREDITS)

Curriculum can be completed in two semesters

Course Curriculum

SEMESTER 1 (16 CREDITS)

CREDITS

CHD 119 Introduction to Reading Methods

3

CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ENG 111 College Composition I

3

CHD 145 Teaching Art, Music and Movement to Children

3

PSY 235 Child Psychology (or PSY 231)

3

SDV 100 College Success Skills

1

SEMESTER 2 (18 CREDITS)

CHD 118 Language Arts for Young Children

3

CHD 146 Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children

3

CHD 165 Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings

3

CHD 205 Guiding the Behavior of Children

3

CHD 210 Introduction to Exceptional Children

3

HLT 135 Child Health and Nutrition

3

Total Minimum Credits

34

Please see the current TCC Catalog at tcc.edu/academics/catalog/ for complete information.

www.tcc.edu/academics/social-sciences-education

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE

Educational Support Specialist

The Career Studies Certificate in

Educational Support Specialist prepares

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST (18 CREDITS)

Curriculum can be completed in one semester

Course Curriculum

SEMESTER 1 (18 CREDITS)

CREDITS

CHD 118 Language Arts for Young Children

3

CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

CHD 146 Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children

3

CHD 205 Guiding the Behavior of Children

3

PSY 235 Child Psychology (or PSY 231)

3

Approved Program Elective

₃

Total Minimum Credits

18

1 App roved program electives may be chosen from CHD 145, CHD 210, or HLT 135.

Please see the current TCC Catalog at tcc.edu/academics/catalog/ for complete information.

www.tcc.edu/academics/social-sciences-education

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Human Services

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in

Human Services is

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

HUMAN SERVICES (65 CREDITS)

Curriculum can be completed in four semesters

Course Curriculum

SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) (17 CREDITS)

CREDITS

ENG 111 College Composition I

3

HMS 100 Introduction to Human Services

3

ITE 115

Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts

4

PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology I

3

SDV 100 College Success Skills

1

SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology I

3

SEMESTER 2 (18 CREDITS)

ENG 112 College Composition II

3

HLT 110

Concepts of Personal and Community Health

3

HMS 141 Group Dynamics I

3

HMS 250 Principles of Case Management

3

MTH 121 Fundamentals of Mathematics I

3

PBS 265 Interviewing

3

SEMESTER 3 (15 CREDITS)

HMS 121 Basic Counseling Skills I

3

HMS 258 Case Management and Substance Abuse

3

HMS 290 Coordinated Internship in HMS

3

PHI 226

Social Ethics

3

PSY 230 Developmental Psychology

3

SEMESTER 4 (15 CREDITS)

HMS 290 Coordinated Internship in HMS

3

PSY 216 Social Psychology

3

SOC 268 Social Problems

3

CST 110 Introduction to Communication

3

Approved Human Services Elective

₃

Total Minimum Credits

65

1 Approved Human Services Electives:

ADJ 232 – Domestic Violence

CHD 210 – Introduction to Exceptional Children

HMS 226 – Helping Across Cultures

HMS 227 – The Helper as a Change Agent

HMS 236 – Gerontology

PSY 215 – Abnormal Psychology

PSY 255 – Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior

SOC 215 – Sociology of the Family

www.tcc.edu/academics/social-sciences-education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Social Sciences

The

Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Social Sciences is

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE:

SOCIAL SCIENCES (61 CREDITS)

Curriculum can be completed in four semesters

Course Curriculum

SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) (15 CREDITS)

CREDITS

ENG 111 College Composition I

3

HIS

History Elective

₃

MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II (or MTH 163)

3

SDV 100 College Success Skills

1

Health/Physical Education Elective

₁

Science with Lab Elective

₄

SEMESTER 2 (16 CREDITS)

ENG 112 College Composition II

3

HIS

History Elective

₃

MTH 157 Elementary Statistics (or MTH 164)

3

Science with Lab Elective

₄

Social Science Elective

₃

SEMESTER 3 (15 CREDITS)

CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking

₃

Approved Elective

₃

Humanities Elective

₃

Social Science Elective

₃

Social Science Elective

₃

SEMESTER 4 (15 CREDITS)

Approved Elective

₃

Approved Elective

₃

Approved Elective

₃

Approved Elective

₃

Humanities Elective

₃

Total Minimum Credits

61

1 Eligible courses are listed on page 35 in the 2015-2016 catalog. Students should consult an academic

advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

Please see the current TCC Catalog at tcc.edu/academics/catalog/ for complete information.

www.tcc.edu/academics/social-sciences-education