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The Early Childhood and Family Studies Program will provide the community a comprehensive early childhood program responsive to cultural, ethnic, socio-economic diversity, rich in current and innovative ideas and nurturing authentic learning and hands-on experiences.

What will I learn?

Students will explore how children develop from birth to age 8 in all areas of development: physical, socio-emotional, language and cognitive. The result is individuals well prepared for a variety of job opportunities in the rapidly changing early care and education profession.

What can I do with this course of study?

AAS Degree: Para-Teacher Aide, Assistant Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, Private sector Preschool Teacher and Child Care Director

Level II Certificate: Assistant Head Start Teacher, Assistant Child Development Specialist, Child Care Teacher, Day Care Home Provider, Family Worker/Assistant, School-age After-School Provider.

What's special about the program?

The Early Childhood and Family Studies program is offering the first online Early Childhood degree in San Antonio from an accredited Community College.

The AAS degree is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

This program offers students an unique experience to complete their internship in a hospital setting.