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Do you enjoy being around kids? Would you like to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives? A career in Child Development could be just right for you — and it’s one of the fastest-growing job markets in the country!

Courses in Child Development are useful for anyone who works with or has close association with young children, including teachers, family day-home providers, Head Start staff, parents and others. Our experienced faculty members present the variety of content, theory and practical knowledge that you need to build a professional foundation for working with young children.

We offer a variety of classes during the day, in the evenings and on weekends, as well as through distance learning via Internet and television classes. We also teach classes off-campus to accommodate working professionals. You’re sure to get the individual attention you need thanks to our small class sizes.

Get started in Child Development today! 

Child Development Degree and Certificate Options

You can earn college credit with any of our certificates in Child Development. We also offer an associate degree that can be transferred to a four-year university. In addition, DCCCD offers several teacher preparation degrees that can be transferred to a four-year university’s College of Education. See the Courses, Degrees and Certificates page to learn more.

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.
Find out how to get started in the Child Development program, learn more about the courses we offer, read faculty profiles and get contact information.
Studying Child Development can open the doors to some of the fastest-growing occupations across Texas and the whole country. Learn more about your prospective career opportunities and their salary ranges.
Check out the personal stories of some of our successful Child Development graduates.