Early Childhood & Youth Development

Early Childhood & Youth Development

Have a big heart?

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children. Prepare for a variety of roles such as teacher, paraprofessional, center director, parenting coach, child life assistant, and much more!

Enter the field right away after earning your degree or transfer to a bachelor’s program.

Take a hand - open a mind - change a life. It all starts in Early Childhood at DCTC.

Program Overview

Awards Credits Course Delivery
 Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway - A.S. Degree 60 cr. On Campus  |  100% Online
 Child & Family Studies - A.S. Degree 60 cr. On Campus  |  100% Online
 Early Childhood & Youth Development - A.A.S. Degree 60 cr. On Campus  |  100% Online
 Early Childhood & Youth Development - Diploma 33 cr. On Campus  |  100% Online
 Early Childhood & Youth Development - Certificate 18 cr. On Campus  |  100% Online
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