Child Development is a program of study that prepared students for entry level employment in the field of early care and education of children. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively with young children and families.

Graduates may be employed as administrators in private preschool programs; as teachers in preschool programs,  Head Start, and Early Head Start programs; as auxiliary teachers in state pre-kindergarten programs; or as instructional assistants in public school systems.

Child Development Programs:

• Child Development, A.A.S. (62–64 credit hours)
• Advanced Early Educator Pathway, Certificate (31–33 credit hours)
• Early Childhood Educator Pathway, Short Certificate (18 credit hours)
• Early Childhood Educator – Entry Level, Short Certificate (9 credit hours)