SUCCESS IS


TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION TO THRIVE

Child Development/Early Childhood Program

Amarillo College is the ideal regional launching pad for a career in Child Development/Early Childhood (CDEC). Our progressive pathways program offers two stackable certificates leading to an Associates of Applied Sciences in CDEC. The coursework is designed to prepare Early Childhood leaders with highly effective knowledge, skills and abilities to support young children in all domains of development.

What can you do with a Child Development degree?


With many state and national initiatives currently focusing on quality instruction for young children, Child Development has become a field of growth and popularity. There are many ways to utilize degrees in Child Development – in preschool teaching, administration and ownership, and through careers in agencies like Child Protective Services, Child Care Licensing, and the Texas Workforce Commission.

Child Development