Program Description
The two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Child Development prepares students for positions in child care facilities and Head Start programs. An Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded upon completion of the program. A criminal background history check is required of all students in this program. Students should contact the Child Development faculty for more information. Graduates of this program are qualified to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, including children with special needs. The capstone course for the AAS Degree in Child Development is CDEC 2384, Cooperative Education-Child Development I.
Career Opportunities
Potential Careers: Home Care Providers • Child Care Program Assistants • Teacher Assistants • Head Start Teacher Assistants • Childhood/Social Service Workers
Potential Salary: $23,240 to $59,780/year, depending on career, education, location, and experience.
For more information on possible careers, education requirements, and salaries, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov