Explore Academic Programs - Child Development


Child development professionals impact children's lives forever. Few career fields offer so many job opportunities in such a variety of settings. This profession requires patience, good judgment, strength of character, confidence, compassion, sense of humor, commitment and maturity. 

CTC Child Development programs provide engaging experiences through various delivery methods. Our students have unique and diverse opportunities to apply what they learn in our CTC Child Development Center/Lab School.

Know Your Path? CTC Pathway

Child Development Pathway
[Pathways are structured academic plans designed to guide students through their education. They outline the courses, support services, and skills needed to achieve specific career goals or complete a particular program of study. Pathways help students stay on track, ensuring they take the right courses in the right order and receive the support they need to succeed.]

Degrees and Certificates

Central Texas College offers two-year associate degrees, shorter-term certificates of completion and a marketable skills program for students exploring careers in child development. Many students begin with a certificate program for quicker job qualification and then progress to a degree. The associate degree may also be transferred to a four-year university to be applied toward a bachelor's degree.

Degrees & Certificates Delivery Mode
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Child Development (AAS)
60 credit hours, four semesters full time		  Central Campus Day
 Online
 Other US Locations (Fort Gregg-Adams, Fort Johnson, Fort Riley, Fort Novosel)
 Europe
Child Development Instructional Aide/Teacher Assistant (CC)
48 credit hours, three semesters full time		  Central Campus Day
 Online
 Other US Locations (Fort Gregg-Adams, Fort Johnson, Fort Riley)
 Europe
Child and Youth Serving Professional (CC)
30 credit hours, two semesters full time		    Central Campus Day
 Online
 Other US Locations (TBD)
Administrator's Credentials (CC)
18 credit hours, two semesters full time		    Central Campus Day
 Online
 Other US Locations (Fort Johnson, Fort Riley)
Child Development Associate (OSA)
9 credit hours, one semester part-time		    Central Campus Day
 Online
Course Descriptions
CDEC (Child Development) TECA (Child Development)
 

Transfer Agreements

Central Texas College offers 2 Plus 2 transfer agreements with four-year schools. This allows students to start at CTC and smoothly transfer to a bachelor’s program, with all courses counting toward their degree.

Transferring from Central Texas College to a four-year college or university is a popular path to a bachelor's degree.

Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates

This program offers different pathways, and you can choose your final destination. Students may pursue an associate degree or certificate. The certificates allow more immediate employability with courses focused on child development studies. The associate degree adds additional child development coursework along with more general academic courses.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers*

Potential Earnings: $43,250 annually

Market Growth Rate: 5% - 8 %

Early Childhood Teacher

Potential Earnings: $28,790 annually

Market Growth Rate: 5% - 8%

Center Program Director

Potential Earnings: $45,790 annually

Market Growth Rate: 5% - 8%

 
* Further study (bachelor's degree) required | ** Study beyond bachelor's degree required

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Office: 254-526-1900

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 Child Development

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