CHILD DEVELOPMENT - ONLINE
You can earn your Associate of Arts, Associates of Applied Science, or Certificate of Mastery in Child Development at Murray State College - fully online, convenient, and affordable. With flexible scheduling, fit your education into your life. This program prepares you to provide quality care and foster healthy growth for young children in childcare centers and homes, Head Start, before/after school programs, and more.
Child Development at Murray State
Murray State College’s associate degrees in childhood development offer an educational and practical foundation for students interested in working with children from infancy through adolescence. The Associate of Arts in Childhood Development prepares students to work in early childhood programs and is designed for transfer to a four-year institution, if desired. The Associate in Applied Science in Childhood Development prepares students for careers in child development services and provides those already employed in childcare with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and update their skills. The Certificate of Mastery in Child Development prepares students for careers in child development services and provides those already employed in childcare or Head Start with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and update their skills.
In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills, hands-on learning experiences, and utilizes the actual working environment to promote knowledge gained in each course. With curriculum designed to adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s standards, the demand for graduates of this program continues to increase as the need for quality childcare becomes one of the most important concerns of our nation.
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