Program Description
The Child Development academic program at Tulsa Community College is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
This degree is for students who are choosing a career in programs that provide services to children and families. This workforce degree does not transfer to a Bachelor’s level program. The two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program in Child Development will prepare students to work with young children from birth through eight years of age in a variety of settings, including childcare centers, family childcare settings, preschools, Head Start programs, school-age programs, and home visiting and parent education programs. Students will complete 18 hours of General Education courses and 36 hours of Child Development courses, with 6 elective hours.
Note: Tulsa Community College’s Child Development academic program requires that all child development students enrolling in child development courses with field experiences or teaching methodology courses obtain a criminal background check at their own expense.
For More Information Contact:
School of Liberal Arts & Public Service
Metro Campus: (918) 595-7882
childdev@tulsacc.edu
PublicService@tulsacc.edu
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Apply major theories of child growth and development to children’s needs.
- Create a resource file of community agencies and organizations.
- Utilize information from formal and informal assessment and observation.
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities.
- Design a curriculum that integrates knowledge of inclusive practice.
- Make professional choices based on NAEYC documents.
Career Opportunities
Head Start assistant teacher; child care master/lead teacher; family child care home provider; child care center director; school-age before and after care program director; early intervention/special needs program; para-professional assistant; home visitor. Schedule an appointment with TCC Career Services to learn more about our free career planning and job preparation services.
Student Organizations
The CHLD student organization (which was officially named “PACE” or Professional Association of Childhood Educators by its founding members in Fall 2003 is for any and all students (CHLD majors or non-majors) with an interest in child development and/or early childhood education. Group activities include free DHS-accredited training in child care topics, field trips, social and networking events, community service projects, and greeting and orientation services for first-semester CHLD students at West Campus. Contact Dawn Parton at (918) 595-8039 for more information.
Degree Requirements
View a semester-by-semester course plan of study on the Child Development AAS, Early Childhood Option Program Map
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