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Program checklist · A.A.S.

Child Care (CHC), A.A.S.

Dutchess Community College · Poughkeepsie, NY

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Program
Award
A.A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Total credits (published)
62
Catalog edition
Catálogo DCC 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This program is designed to prepare students to work with children, adolescents or adults with mental, emotional or physical handicaps in a variety of settings, such as residential and day schools, group homes, crisis intervention centers, youth correctional facilities and special needs day care centers. Skills for working with persons with special needs are developed through study and practical field experience. Emphasis also is placed on the personal growth and development of the individual student as it relates to their work with clients. Graduates of the program are qualified as human services generalists. Graduates may transfer credits from this program to a variety of senior colleges offering a baccalaureate degree in such fields as social work, psychology and human services.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190840
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190840_9e7c88f0
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements

2 items
  1. All CHC students are required to submit a completed physical examination form prior to field placement. All immunizations indicated on the form must be current. When this form is on file, the College Health Office will issue a waiver clearing the student for field placement. Hepatitis B Vaccine series is highly recommended and may be required by the placement site under the OSHA Standard on Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Transportation to and from practicum sites is the responsibility of all students in the program, including those in the dorm. If you do not have a car, please be sure that you are able to find alternate means of transportation.
    Not resolved to a course

Program Map

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    First Semester

    5 items
    1. BHS 110
      Introduction to Human Services
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. CHC 103
      Child Care and Youth Practicum I
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    3. ENG 101
      Composition I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. PSY 111
      Introduction to Psychology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. PSY 102
      Interviewing and Counseling Skills
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Credit Hours: 14

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      Second Semester

      6 items
      1. BHS 103
        Social Problems in Today’s World
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. CHC 104
        Child Care and Youth Practicum II
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      3. ENG 102
        Composition II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. MAT 109
        Survey of Mathematics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. PSY 134
        Group Dynamics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. PSY 203
        Developmental Psychology
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Credit Hours: 17

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        Third Semester

        5 items
        1. CHC 203
          Child Care and Youth Practicum III
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. ECO 105
          Economic Issues
          Not resolved to a course
          or: GOV 121 - The American National Experience
          or: HIS 104 - History of the United States II
          or: HIS 108 - History of World Civilizations Since 1700
          3
        3. PSY 202
          Therapeutic Intervention Skills
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. PSY 235
          The Psychology of Exceptionality
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. Science
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Credit Hours: 16

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          Fourth Semester

          5 items
          1. SPE 100
            Foundations of Communication
            Not resolved to a course
            or: THE 120 - Performing Skills for the Classroom
            3
          2. PSY 207
            Creative Arts Methods for Human Services
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          3. BHS 245
            Issues and Ethics in the Human Services
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          4. CHC 206
            Child Care and Youth Practicum IV
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          5. Free Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3-4

          Credit Hours: 15-16

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            Contact Information

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              Source. Dutchess Community College, catalog Catálogo DCC 2026-2027 — https://catalog.sunydutchess.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=653&returnto=322. Captured page pages/0097.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.