50 Doña <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>Technical Requirements, continuedarct 204 Architectural Design Studio I 5arct 210 Architectural Delineation I 3arct 211 Architectural History II 3arct 250 Construction Documents 3arct 254 Architectural Design Studio II 5arct 260 Architectural Delineation II 3drft 109 Computer Drafting Fundamentals 3drft 151 Construction Principles/Print Reading 3math 175 Trigonometry3or math 190 Trigonometry and Pre-Calculusoets 102 Career Readiness Certification Preparation 1Select courses totaling 10 credits from the following:10ARCT 295 or any other ARCT course; ENGL 211G;HIST 101G, 102G, 201G*, 202G*; GOVT 100G, 110G*NOTE: HIST 201G, 202G are required in the curriculum atTexas Tech University.Certificate: Architectural Technology (19 credits)NOTE: The two prerequisites can be taken in the <strong>DACC</strong> drafting program orthrough articulated courses at approved high schools.Prerequisites5 creditsdrft 108 Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry 2drft 109 Computer Drafting Fundamentals 3Technical Requirements14 creditsdrft 101 Introduction to Drafting & Design Technologies 2drft 151 Construction Principles & Blueprint Reading 3drft 176 Computer Drafting in 3D 3drft 180 Residential Drafting 3drft 181 Commercial Drafting 3Certificate: Civil/Survey Technology (19 credits)NOTE: The two prerequisites can be taken in the <strong>DACC</strong> drafting program orthrough articulated courses at approved high schools.Prerequisites5 creditsdrft 108 Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry 2drft 109 Computer Drafting Fundamentals 3Technical Requirements14 creditsdrft 101 Introduction to Drafting & Design Technologies 2drft 143 Civil Drafting Fundamentals 3drft 151 Construction Principles & Print Reading 3drft 153 Survey of Drafting Fundamentals 3drft 204 G.I.S. Spatial Data Processing 3Certificate: Drafting and Graphics (16 credits)NOTE: The two courses listed under “prerequisites” can be taken in the<strong>DACC</strong> drafting program or through articulated courses at approved highschools.Prerequisites5 creditsdrft 108 Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry 2drft 109 Computer Drafting Fundamentals 3Technical Requirements11 creditsdrft 101 Introduction to Drafting & Design Technologies 2drft 151 Construction Principles & Print Reading 3or mat 115 Print Reading for IndustryApproved DRFT electives 6Certificate:Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling (19 credits)NOTE: The two courses listed under “prerequisites” can be taken in the<strong>DACC</strong> drafting program or through articulated courses at approved highschools.Prerequisites5 creditsdrft 108 Drafting Concepts/Descriptive Geometry 2drft 109 Computer Drafting Fundamentals 3Technical Requirements14 creditsdrft 101 Introduction to Drafting & Design Technologies 2drft 114 Intro. to Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling 3drft 164 Intermediate Mechanical Draft/Solid Modeling 3drft 176 Computer Drafting in 3D 3mat 115 Print Reading for Industry 3Certificate:Geographical Information Systems (29 credits)Technical Requirements29 creditsdrft 109 Computer Drafting Fundamentals 3drft 153 Civil Drafting Applications 3drft 154 G.I.S. Technology 3drft 204 G.I.S. Spatial Data Processing 3drft 254 G.I.S. Theory and <strong>Ana</strong>lysis 3geog 111g Geography of the Natural Environment 4geog 281 Map Use and <strong>Ana</strong>lysis 3oecs 220 Database Applications 3sur 201 G.P.S. and Spatial Data Applications 3oets 102 Career Readiness Certification Preparation 1Early Childhood EducationAssociate Degree: Early Childhood EducationCertificate of Completion (COSTS LISTED ON PAGE 12):Early Childhood Administration(575) 527-7630The Associate Degree ProgramThe Early Childhood Education associate degree program is designed to preparestudents to become highly qualified teachers, assistant teachers, or familyday care providers in professional child care for children ages birth througheight years. Students will gain a broad understanding of the specific needsof young children and develop strategies for meeting those needs. They maychoose to continue their education at any four-year institution in <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>.
2012-2013 <strong>Catalog</strong> 51The <strong>DACC</strong> program includes the lower division courses required for entryinto the Teacher Education Program (TEP), a baccalaureate program at <strong>New</strong><strong>Mexico</strong> <strong>State</strong> University. Completion of this program does NOT guaranteeadmission into a Teacher Education Program at a four-year institution. Earlyin their second year of study at <strong>DACC</strong>, students should contact the fouryearinstitution they have chosen to obtain application information.Requirements and Limitations:1. Students in the Early Childhood Education Program are requiredto complete and pass a security background check in order to takepracticum courses. Past criminal violations may prevent a studentfrom completing the degree and from being hired by school systemsor other child care facilities upon graduation.2. Students must complete all technical requirement courses as well asC EP 110G, ENGL 111G, ENGL 211G, MATH 111 and MATH 112with a grade of C or better.3. Students must have a 2.0 GPA to graduate from this program. However,because a 2.5 GPA is required for acceptance into the TeacherEducation Program at NMSU, it is highly recommended that <strong>DACC</strong>students complete the Early Childhood Education program with a 2.5cumulative GPA.4. Any education course more than seven years old taken at NMSU,NMSU community colleges or other institutions will not be countedtoward the student’s baccalaureate program. It is highly recommendedthat students request a review of their cumulative coursework bythe appropriate department at NMSU. Any course not approved mustbe repeated by the student.5. Completion of all requirements does not guarantee acceptance in theNMSU Teacher Education Program. Please see the NMSU <strong>College</strong> ofEducation Advising Center for more information.Associate Degree (68 credits)Students completing all of the Early Childhood coursework within the associatedegree are eligible to apply for the One Year Vocational Certificateissued by the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> Office of Child Development. For more information,contact the Office of Child Development at (505) 827-7946.NOTE: Courses with their course prefixes preceded by an asterisk (*) arerequired to apply for the Teacher Education Program (TEP). Courses withtheir course numbers in bold type are part of the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> CommonCore.Core Requirements—Area I: Communications7–10 creditsNOTE: Those planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree at NMSU must complete atotal of 9 to 10 credits in Area I of the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> Common Core Requirements.*engl 111g Rhetoric and Composition 4*engl 211g Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences 3Approved electives if needed 2–3Core Requirements—Area II: Mathematics6 creditsNOTE: The first pair of courses is recommended for students transferring to thebachelor of early childhood education program. Inquire about prerequisite(s) beforeenrolling in MATH 111/112G.*math 111 Fundamentals of Elementary Math I (3)6+*mathor educ+educ112g150151Fundamentals of Elementary Math II (3)Math for Paraprofessionals (3)Math for Paraprofessionals II (3)Core Requirements—Area III: Laboratory Sciences8 creditsFrom the list below, select two courses that are not both shown on the same line. Itis recommended that students check science requirements for their planned bachelor’sdegrees. The requirements differ for physical education and some secondaryeducation majors.ASTR 105G or 110G8BIOL 101G+GL or 110G OR 111G+GL OR 211G+GLCHEM 110G or 111GGEOL 111G or GEOG 111GPHYS 110G or 211G+GLCore Requirements—AREA IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 6 creditsC EP 110g Human Growth and Behavior 3Choose one of the following:3ANTH 201G; ECON 201G, 251G, 252G; GEOG 112G, 120G;GOVT 100G, 110G; OR SOC 101GCore Requirements—AREA V: Humanities and Fine Arts 9 creditsFine Arts: ART 101G; MUS 101G, 201G; or THTR 101G 3History:6HIST 101G OR 102G (3)+ HIST 201G OR 202G (3)Related Requirements3 creditsc s 110 Computer Literacy 3Technical Requirements29 credits*eced 115 Child Growth, Development and Learning 3*eced 125 Health, Safety and Nutrition 2*eced 135 Family and <strong>Community</strong> Collaboration 3*eced 215 Curriculum Development and Implementation I 3*eced 220 Practicum I 2eced 225 Curriculum Development and Implementation II 3eced 230 Practicum II 2*eced 235 Intro. to Reading and Literacy Development 3eced 245 Professionalism 2*eced 255 Assessment of Children and Evaluation of 3Programs*eced 265 Guiding Young Children 3Certificate of Completion:Early Childhood Administration (24 credits)NOTE: This certificate is designed for students who are working, or wouldlike to work as administrators of early education programs. Students completingthis certificate are eligible to apply for an Early Childhood AdministrativeSpecialist Certificate with the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> Office of Child Development.In order to do so, students submit an application and their transcriptsto the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> Department of Child Development to receive aProvisional Administrative Specialist Certificate. The permanent certificateis granted upon completion of the associate degree program in Early ChildhoodEducation.Core Courses11 creditseced 115 Child Growth, Development and Learning 3eced 125 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 2eced 135 Family and <strong>Community</strong> Collaboration 3eced 255 Assessment of Children and Evaluation ofPrograms3