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.
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.
Potential Earnings: $43,250 annually
Market Growth Rate: 5% - 8 %
Potential Earnings: $28,790 annually
Market Growth Rate: 5% - 8%
Potential Earnings: $45,790 annually
Market Growth Rate: 5% - 8%
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.
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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 |
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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 |
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Child and Youth Serving Professional (CC) 30 credit hours, two semesters full time |
Central Campus Day Online Other US Locations (TBD) |
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Administrator's Credentials (CC) 18 credit hours, two semesters full time |
Central Campus Day Online Other US Locations (Fort Johnson, Fort Riley) |
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Child Development Associate (OSA) 9 credit hours, one semester part-time |
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CDEC (Child Development) | TECA (Child Development) |
Central Texas College provides accessible, equitable and quality educational opportunities that promote student success, completion and employability.
Central Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Central Texas College may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Central Texas College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
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