Early Childhood - Child Development, A.A.S.

Start a rewarding career with our Child Development program. Gain practical skills and work with preschoolers. Accredited by NAEYC.

About the Early Childhood Degree

  • Accredited: The program is accredited by NAEYC.
  • Career-Oriented: This degree prepares you for careers working with children and families, emphasizing practical skills.
  • Workforce Degree: Designed to start your career, it doesn't transfer to a Bachelor's program.
  • Age Group: Focuses on children aged birth to eight.
  • Targeted Age Group: Specifically for preschool children.
  • Curriculum Focus: Emphasizes child development understanding.
  • Program Design: Teaches creating activities for preschoolers.
  • Versatile Settings: Opportunities in various child-related settings.
  • Course Requirements: Complete 18 Gen Ed and 36 Child Dev courses, with six electives.

Early Childhood Degree Details

Discover our Child Development program designed to help you excel in child-related careers. Learn how to support children's growth and development. Gain practical skills for effective communication and teaching. Make a difference in their lives.

After successfully completing this program, you will have the ability to:

  • Apply major theories of child growth and development to children鈥檚 needs.
  • Create a resource file of community agencies and organizations.
  • Utilize information from formal and informal assessment and observation.
  • Plan developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Design curriculum that integrates knowledge of inclusive practice.
  • Make professional choices based on NAEYC documents.

View the Degree Requirements to find out which courses and credits you'll need to earn your degree.

Explore the Program Map to see how you can complete your degree.

The CHLD student organization, officially known as the "Professional Association of Childhood Educators" since 2003, welcomes all students, whether they're CHLD majors or not, who have an interest in child development and early childhood education. 

Our activities include DHS-accredited child care training, field trips, social events, community service projects, and orientation support for new CHLD students at West Campus. Learn more about CHLD Organization.

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Program Contact

Program Director
Debbie Deibert
918-595-8108
debbie.deibert@tulsacc.edu

Child Development Program
918-595-7882
childdev@tulsacc.edu 

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