Part IV: Programs and Degrees
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • 16 CR.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Communications • 6 cr.
See requirements page 51
The Early Childhood Development program trains persons to work
in or operate preschools, assist primary school teachers as assistants, work in family home provider settings, and work in other
areas related to the education and care of young children. Local
career opportunities exist in all Northland district communities,
as well as statewide.
Mathematics • 3 cr.
MAT 103 Business Math
Discipline Studies • 7 cr.
See requirements page 51
CORE REQUIREMENTS • 36 CR.
COS 105 Theory of Cosmetology I
COS 106 Theory of Cosmetology II
COS 110 Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling I
COS 111 Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling II
COS 112 Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling III
COS 118 Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage
COS 120 Haircutting, Scalp Treatment,Tinting and Facial I
COS 121 Haircutting, Scalp Treatment,Tinting and Facial II
COS 122 Haircutting, Scalp Treatment,Tinting and Facial III
3 cr.
3 cr.
5 cr.
4 cr.
4 cr.
2 cr.
5 cr.
5 cr.
5 cr.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES • 12 CR.
Twelve credits must be completed from the following:
Any BUS or SBM course
COS 101 Manicuring I
COS 102 Manicuring II
COS 103 Manicuring III
COS 104 Manicuring IV
COS 198 Internship
COS 199 Workshop
COS 299 Special Topics
3 cr.
4 cr.
4 cr.
4 cr.
4 cr.
1-8 cr.
0.5-6 cr.
l-3 cr.
CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
To complete a Certificate of Applied Science in Cosmetology, the
student must complete the 36 credits of core requirements and
MAT 103 and ENL 101.
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CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY
To earn a Certificate of Proficiency in Cosmetology the student
must complete the requirements as follows:
COSMETOLOGY • 36 CR.
Student must complete the Cosemtology Program's 36 credits of
core requirements.
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR • 16 CR.
COS 209
COS 210
COS 211
COS 212
COS 213
COS 214
Science for Cosmetology Instructors
Management for Cosmetology Instructors
Instructing in Cosmetology I
Instructing in Cosmetology II
Instructing in Cosmetology III
Instructing in Cosmetology IV
1 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
NAIL TECHNICIAN • 18 CR.
Student must complete the following courses:
COS 101
COS 102
COS 103
COS 104
COS 118
Manicuring I
Manicuring II
Manicuring III
Manicuring IV
Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage
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4 cr.
4 cr.
4 cr.
4 cr.
2 cr.
To complete the AAS in Early Childhood Development a student
must successfully complete the general education requirements
(16 cr.) and the core requirements and required electives in the
selected area of specialization (48 cr.).
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE • 64 CR.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • 16 CR.
Communications • 6 cr.
See requirements page 51
Mathematics • 3 cr.
MAT 103 Business Math
or
MAT 105 Math for General Education
Discipline Studies • 7 cr.
See requirements page 51
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
INFANT/TODDLER
CORE REQUIREMENTS • 26 CR.
ECD 100 Providing a Healthy Environment
ECD 102 Ensuring a Safe Environment
ECD 103 Planned Arrangements & Schedules
ECD 108 Techniques for Observing Children
ECD 110 Building Relationships With ParentsThrough
Communication
ECD 112 Enhancing Family Involvement
ECD 115 Nutrition in Early Childhood
ECD 143 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs
*ECD 147 Prenatal & Infant Development
*ECD 148 Toddler Development
*ECD 149 Development of the Preschool Child
ECD 154 Environments for Infants & Toddlers
ECD 155 Curriculum & Learning Materials for Infants
ECD 156 Curriculum & Learning Materials for Toddlers
ECD 158 Developing & Utilizing Observation Skills in
Infant & Toddler Programs
ECD 159 Recordkeeping Skills for Infant/Toddler Care
ECD 163 Cognitive Development of Infants & Toddlers
ECD 164 Practical Applications of Cognitive Development
ECD 165 Language Development of Infants & Toddlers
ECD 166 Encouraging Autonomy & Positive Self-Concept
ECD 167 Guidance and Discipline of Infants & Toddlers
ECD 168 Enhancing Social Competence of Infants/Toddlers
ECD 169 Sensorimotor Learning in Infancy & Toddlerhood
ECD 172 Physical Development in Infancy & Toddlerhood
ECD 175 Professionalism
*ECD 250 Child Development I
EMT 101 CPR & First Aid
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
2 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
1 cr.
3 cr.
1 cr.
*ECD 147, 148, 149 may be taken in combination or ECD 250 as
a single class for 3 credits to apply toward the AAS degree.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES • 22 CR.
In addition, a minimum of 22 unduplicated credits may be selected
from ECD/EDU/EMT/LAN/SPA courses. One-half credit to 6 credits
of ECD/EDU/EMT/LAN/SPA 199’s and one-half credit to 6 credits
of ECD 299’s may be included in the selection of the 22 credits.
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