Overview
The Associate of Arts in Child Development provides students with a strong educational foundation that will promote them to be lifelong learners. By training students to conduct well-planned, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate experiences for young children, you can be certain you will possess the knowledge and skills needed to provide experiences that support successful development in children.
Requirements
- Pass a background check
- Complete a health screening as necessary for field observation site requirements.
Career Options
- Child Care Center Program Director
- Pre-school Teacher
- Teacher Assistant
- Community Services Assistant
- Following completion of this degree, students may pursue a bachelor's degree in Child Development, Family Studies, or Family and consumer Sciences at a university.
Related Programs
- Child Care Provider Assistant Certificate
- Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
- Associate of Arts in Teaching
- B.A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Transfer Options
Students can immediately enter the workforce upon earning an Associate of Arts in Child Development degree. The Associate of Arts in Child Development can be transferred to a 4-year university and applied to a Bachelor's Degree.
Faculty
- Carolyn Boggs
- Shannon Stoker
- Staci Tyler