SUCCESS IS


TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION TO THRIVE

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Child Development/Early Childhood Degree Checklist

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  Child Development/Early Childhood DEGREE CHECKLIST

Child Development EarlyChildhood

Completion:

Labor Market Demand: 

CDEC Provider Certificate 
CDEC Administrator Certificate
CDEC A.A.S.
  • Transfer Student B.A.A.S.:  Child Development, Family Studies, General Studies
  • Preschool Teacher - Head Start or Early Learning Center 
  • Career with state agencies such as Workforce Solutions Panhandle or Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 
  • Leadership Opportunities in Early Childhood Education

Learning: 

  • Infusion of work based learning experiences
  • Alignment to Professional Standards (TEA, Texas Rising Star, Texas School Ready and National Accreditation for the Education of Young Children)
  • Integration of concepts related to the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

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