Family Studies & Child Development Associate in Arts

ACADEMICS

Few colleges the size of Redlands have such a wide range of academic programs — not to mention the levels of excellence. Redlands houses a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest Honors Society for two-year colleges.

Undergraduates at Redlands get to be involved in conducting research. Plus, all classes are taught by the full professor: there are no graduate-student teachers.

ADMISSIONS

We want you to have a positive and productive college experience right from the start! You can use our convenient online scheduler to arrange a campus tour.

Redlands welcomes many students who are the first in their family to pursue college, as well as students from around the world. Our staff is ready to help you throughout the process, sorting out any confusion about the process and any specific needs a student has.

ABOUT

Redlands is a unique place. Maybe that's why students feel so comfortable being themselves as students here: comfortable and confident pursuing their unique interests.

Redlands students feel like they are on familiar footing — with the opportunity to go anywhere! With programs from nursing to agricultural studies to the arts and sciences, Redlands students have gone on to excel across Oklahoma and beyond.

Life at Redlands

College is a big step: take it any direction you want to go at Redlands! From offering high quality on-campus housing in our modern apartments to providing game-day excitement with our men's and women's teams, this is no ordinary two-year school.

Our campus and our classes are sized right: you won't just be a face in the crowd at Redlands. Come and have the full college experience!

Paying for Redlands

A college education at Redlands costs less than the Oklahoma state average for public institutions (based on cost per credit hour). For students planning to attain a four-year degree, completing the first two at Redlands can save you thousands.

Figuring out the process of paying for college can be intimidating, especially in households where parents haven't gone themselves. We make it easy.

Program of Study

Course Code	Course Description	Hours
Freshman 1st Semester
ENGL 1113	English Composition I	3
HIST 1483 or HIST 1493	U.S. HIST to 1877 or U.S. HIST 1877-Pres	3
MATH 1303 or MATH 1513	Gen. Quant. Reasoning or College Algebra	3
PSY 1113	Elements of Psychology	3
SOC 1113	Introduction to Sociology	3
Total		15

Freshman 2nd Semester
ENGL 1213	English Composition II	3
SPCH 1113 or SPCH 2133	Fundamentals of Speech or Interpersonal Communications	3
POLS 1113	U.S. Government	3
CMSC 1223	Business Applications Software	3
Life Science w/ Lab	BISC, BOT, MICR, ZOOL	4
Total		16

Sophomore 1st Semester
MGMT 2103	Occupational/Technical Internship	3
CD 2053	Child Growth & Development (fall only)	3
SOC 2183	Sociology of the Family	3
Humanities	ART, ENGL, HUM, MUS, PHIL	3
Physical Science	CHEM, ASTR, GEOL, PHSC, PHYS	3
Total		15

Sophomore 2nd Semester
CD 2101	Portfolio Development in Child Development (spring only)	1
CD 2203	Program Planning & Evaluation in Child Development (spring only)	3
CD 2063	Behavior & Guidance of a Young Child	3
CD 2023	Nutrition, Health, & Safety (spring only)	3
CD 2073	Music/Movement/Creative Arts	3
Humanities	ART, ENGL, HUM, MUS, PHIL	3
Total		16

General Requirements: Total hours to complete degree 63 • Minimum 2.0 GPA

Program Description: The Associate in Arts in Family Services and Child Development is a preparatory degree to allow students to pursue a degree in the area of family studies and/or child development. The degree provides a background for students to learn about families and family relationships.