Rising Star Program
If you are a Dallas County high school graduating senior, you may qualify for Rising Star funds to help pay for this program. The Rising Star program offers academic support services and up to $4,000 for tuition and books, if you have established financial need.
Courses Offered (Curriculum)
Our catalog provides detailed information about the Child Development courses we offer and the courses required for various awards.
See all Child Development degrees or certificates.
Other Degree and Certificate Options
Dallas County Community College District offers nearly 350 career and technical degrees and certificates, plus more than 50 academic degrees. For more information, see a chart of our degree plans by location or visit our credit programs home page.
Accreditation
All seven DCCCD colleges are individually accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Why is accreditation important? Being accredited means that a college has met certain standards of quality set by an independent accrediting agency. Attending an accredited institution is the best way to ensure your degree (and all the hard work that went into it) will be recognized by other colleges and universities when you transfer and by future employers. Federal financial aid is only available to students of accredited colleges and universities.
Eastfield’s on-site Children’s Lab School in its Center for Child and Family Studies is fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Child Development degrees, certificates and awards require cooperative education, practicums and internships that can be done at the student’s work site or in our lab facilities.
Related Programs at DCCCD
Not sure exactly what you want to study? You might also want to look at our programs in Management and Business Administration, such as Management or Marketing Careers, or Law and Public Safety, such as Criminal Justice and Paralegal.
Faculty Profiles
Our Child Development faculty not only have advanced degrees; they also have real-world experience working with children, teachers and administrators in a variety of settings.
Our faculty work closely with you all through your study program, helping you to relate your education to the challenges you face or will encounter in a child-oriented workplace. See profiles of some of our faculty.
Transferring From DCCCD
Many of our Child Development courses and programs are designed for direct entry into the workforce. However, if you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services website for guidance on the transfer process.
Links to Additional Information
See links to education-related resources.
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us with your questions about the Child Development program.