Child and Family Development
Degree:
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Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Development [✓ TSI]
Certificates:
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Level 1 Administrative Certificate in Child and Family Development [𝗫 TSI]
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Level 1 Certificate in Child and Family Development [𝗫 TSI]
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Level 1 Certificate in Child Development (CDA) [𝗫 TSI]
Career Information
Find work as:
- Childcare Workers
- Preschool Teachers
- Daycare Administrators
- Public/Private School Aides
- Human Services Technician
- Special Investigator
- And more
Texas Annual Wages*
- Entry-level range: $21,370 or less
- Average: $28,520
*Childcare Workers, National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved October 2025 from onetonline.org.
The Child and Family Development degree opens up a world of rewarding career opportunities working with children and families. Students gain practical experience with children across various age groups while also receiving a strong academic foundation. The program offers flexibility with degree and certificate options, catering to both those seeking in-depth knowledge and those aiming for entry-level positions.
Additionally, students can seamlessly transfer credits to Stephen F. Austin State University for further educational advancement in Human Development and Family Studies, setting them on the path to fulfilling career prospects in deep east Texas.
Receive a T.E.A.C.H. Grant to pay for college! Click HERE for more information.
Please note that the similar program, Associate of Arts in Teaching, falls under the School of Arts & Education. Visit the Associate of Arts in Teaching program page HERE.
Why AC for Child and Family Development?
Affordable Education
Save on tuition costs while receiving quality education and personalized support from Success Coaches.
Smooth Transfer
Easily transition to a four-year university through strong articulation agreements and diverse transfer options.
Personalized Attention
Benefit from smaller class sizes and direct access to experienced faculty, ensuring more personalized guidance and support throughout your studies.
Recommended Academic Plans (RAPs)
The RAPs (or course sequences) show the suggested order of courses each semester to help you complete your program on time. Your plan may vary based on advising or placement.
View in College Catalog (official program listing) (accessible):
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites to enter the program as a Level 1 certificate major include a high school diploma or GED. Entrance testing is not required.
- Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED may co-enroll as Level 1 certificate students and GED students through Adult Education and Literacy at Angelina College (936-633-4525).
- Students who have a high school diploma or GED may also enter the program as associate degree (AAS) students. TSI entrance scores are required.
Questions?
Contact the Business and Technology Success Coach at tw@angelina.edu. Or, contact Vicky Milstead, lead instructor, at vmilstead@angelina.edu.
If you would like to meet with an instructor (optional), contact Kelli Kirkpatrick at kkirkpatrick@angelina.edu or 936- 633-5447.
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