Child Development
Faculty/Staff
Program of Study
Minimum Standard Rules Handbook
Policies & Procedures Handbook
Child
Development Training Station Contract & Forms
Background Check and Affiliation
Agreement
Purpose
This program carries a one-year Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. This curriculum is designed to develop basic skills, attitudes and competencies necessary for personnel to provide high-quality care and early education in preschool and child care centers. Child Development is a Tech Prep Program.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to this program through regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section).
The Child Development program carries two award options, the one-year Certificate and the two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. College Board policy requires all students to take the Accuplacer examination. Students pursuing the one-year Certificate do not have to pass the Accuplacer; however, those not scoring at the READ 0302 level are encouraged to enroll in the appropriate developmental course(s).
Students who wish to pursue the two-year A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. Adherence to individual course descriptions is required.
CONTACT: TECHNICAL PROGRAMS DEPT.
DISMISSAL AND SUSPENSION POLICY