Child Development
Introduction
Child Development is a program taught at Navarro College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Child Development program at Navarro College is designed to prepare students to make a positive difference in early childhood education. It helps students understand the needs of young children with special needs and develop appropriate learning environments. Criteria for quality early childhood programs developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children are incorporated into the course content. The program offers an Associate of Applied Science degree and one certificate.
Students complete classroom observations required by various courses. Every student must complete and pass a background check, and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in these classroom observations. Career Destination Map guidance points to the Navarro College Catalog for Child Development (Associate of Applied Science) and Early Childhood Professional Level I (Certificate) curriculum requirements and classes.
Graduates can explore career opportunities such as child, family, and school social workers; childcare workers; nannies; social and community service managers; social and human service assistants; education administrators for preschool and childcare center or program; preschool teachers, except special education; and teacher assistants. Transfer opportunities include East Texas A&M University (Early Childhood EC-3 Emphasis), Tarleton State University, University of North Texas - Dallas, Texas Tech University (Early Childhood Education), and Texas Women’s University.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Child Development at Navarro College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Navarro College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Navarro College as pre-requiste for admission in Child Development.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Every student must complete and pass a background check, and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations required by various courses in the program.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.navarrocollege.edu/academics/child-development.html
More Information
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Childcare Workers
- Nannies
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Social and Human Service Assistants
- Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
- Teacher Assistants
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.