Associate in Applied Science Career Development Certificate Child Development Associate The Child Development program focuses on early childhood growth and development, including adult-child relationships. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills and techniques for providing appropriate environments and care of young children.
Instruction is provided in the physical, emotional, social and cognitive areas of early childhood.
The student develops competencies through classroom instruction, observation and participation in early childhood settings. The two-year Associate in Applied Science degree program requires 63 credits. Students graduating from the Child Development program participate in evaluations of proficiency in general and technical education.