Child Development - A.A.S. Degree/Certificate
Play an Important Role in Educating & Helping Children Flourish
Do you have a passion for children? Are you interested in improving your skills in the classroom? Our Child Development Program at Alvin Community College may be a good fit for you. In our program, you will prepare for a career in a childcare center as a classroom teacher or administrator. Courses explore child development, classroom management, curriculum, and more. ACC offers three options to help you get started in childcare:
- A Child Development/Early Childhood Certificate will provide you with knowledge and skills for entry into the field of early education and care.
- A Child Development/ Early Childhood Administration Certificate will equip you with knowledge, skills and credentials to become a director of a child care facility.
- An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Child Development will prepare you to transfer to a 4-year university.
Career Opportunities
Child Development graduates have the opportunity to work as:
- Childcare/Preschool Teachers
- Registered Home Providers
- Directors or Administrators
- Other child/youth related careers
Child Development professionals are responsible for the early care and education of the community’s youngest members.
- Support social emotional development
- Lay the foundation for all future learning
- Build relationships with families and the community
Career Data
What Will I Study?
ACC’s degree and certificate programs in Child Development will prepare you to further your education or begin a career with courses in topics such as:
- Child Growth and Development
- Wellness of the Young Child
- Child Guidance
- Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
- Math & Science for Early Childhood
- Curriculum Resources
Curriculum Guide – Child Development, A.A.S. Degree/Certificate
Approximate costs for the Child Development A.A.S. Degree program including tuition and fees are $4,200 for in-district students, $6,960 for students out-of-district, and $9,840 for non-residents. Additional fees for books and supplies are approximately $1500.
Yearly costs for the Child Development/Early Childhood Certificate program including tuition and fees are approximately $2,200 for in-district students, $3,500 for students out-of-district, and $5,000 for non-residents. Additional fees for books and supplies are approximately $800.
Approximate costs for the Child Development/Early Childhood Administration Certificate program including tuition and fees are $1400 for in-district students, $2400 for students out-of-district, and $3,300 for non-residents. Additional fees for books and supplies are approximately $400.
For more information on education costs, payment options, payment plans, deadlines and more, visit our Tuition and Fees section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit our Financial Aid section.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
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