Child Development

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

This associate in applied science. degree (A.A.S.) program in Child Development and Education prepares individuals to work in the field of early childhood education. Job opportunities for graduates of the program include pre-school teacher, program manager, campus/center director, education coordinator, resource person, and instructional aide at the primary grade level. Program instruction includes child development, observation and recording methods, interaction with the child’s family, rules and regulations related to childhood education, identification of abuse and neglect, child safety, health and nutrition, methods of guidance and classroom management, and staff development and program management.

Length: Two (2) years (63 semester hours)