Child Development
1-year certificate, A.A.S.
This program is designed to train and produce students in the office assistants, and office professionals. The curriculum is designed to give the graduate a broad knowledge of all the aspects needed in order to seek employment in the clerical/secretarial areas. Laredo Community College offers two levels of study: a two-year Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Child Development and a one year Child Development Assistant Certificate. The Child Development curriculum is designed to train people as assistants, teachers, or directors in early childhood programs. Committed to the idea that quality care makes a positive difference in the lives of children and their families, the program responds to the demand for quality child care staff. The curricula address CDA competencies as well as criteria for quality early childhood programs developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

EC-4 Early Childhood Degree Specialization
A.A.T.
Laredo Community College offers an Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Specialization leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification in Early Childhood through 4th grade.

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