Child Development, AAS

Shape the future by helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

The Child Development Associate Degree program prepares students to be childhood education professionals. The coursework and practicum prepare students to work effectively with young children and families in a variety of settings. The program satisfies Michigan state requirements for licensing as directors of child care centers, lead teachers in child care centers, home-based center providers, and support staff in public school early childhood programs and Head Start agencies. It also prepares students to transfer into a bachelor's degree program.

Next Steps

Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information

What do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education do?

• Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.

What skills do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education have?

• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Contact

• Public Services Careers Department Page
• 734-973-3628
• [email protected]

Questions about applying?

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How much does it cost?

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