Offered at three of »¨¼¾´«Ã½'s regional campus locations, the Associate of Applied Science in Child Development program prepares students to work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers in early childhood settings for children from birth to age 5. It covers child development, developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum design for young children.
The Child Development program enables students to pursue an associate degree in applied science that may lead to an Ohio Pre-Kindergarten Associate Teaching License, which is obtained by earning an approved score on a state exam issued by the Ohio Assessment for Educators. Students who complete this program may continue to pursue a bachelor's degree after fulfilling prerequisites and conditions for selective admission to the Early Childhood (B.S.Ed.) major.
OHIO's Associate of Applied Science in Childhood Development program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours. The program provides a comprehensive foundation in early childhood education and child development, equipping students with knowledge in areas such as infant/toddler mental health and development, classroom management, and the integration of diverse curricula. Through coursework and hands-on practicum experiences, students gain practical skills in supporting children's growth, understanding diversity, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children.
Learn more about the program and view course requirements and electives on the University Catalog webpage.
An Associate Degree in Child Development offers opportunity for careers serving children and families in a variety of programs, agencies, and organizations. A.A.S. degree holders are eligible to be paraprofessionals in public pre-kindergarten classrooms and lead teachers in Head Start programs.
The OHIO Guarantee takes the guesswork out of budgeting for college and provides a fixed rate table for tuition and most fees for four years (or 12 consecutive semesters).
Financial aid for undergraduate students (regardless of discipline) is available in the form of scholarships, grants and student loans. Visit our Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to learn more.
You will complete your early-field and clinical-field placements and practicum in classrooms and programs for children ages birth through entry into kindergarten. Public and private area schools and agencies partner with OHIO Chillicothe to mentor Child Development students enrolled in methods of teaching in a variety of content areas. During your sophomore year, you will participate in the Rural-Urban Collaborative (RUC), which is a distinctive program preparing teacher candidates across all OHIO campuses for working with students in urban areas. The 300 clock-hour practicum experience is completed during your final semester.
Anyone who holds a high school diploma or has a GED certificate is eligible for admission to any »¨¼¾´«Ã½ regional campus. Regional campuses have a rolling admissions policy which means that students may be admitted anytime during the year. Applicants will be accepted until class begins each semester. However, prospective students are advised to begin the application process as soon as possible so that they may be given important dates and deadlines in a timely manner. Freshmen applicants are encouraged to complete an online application.
You are a transfer applicant if you have completed nine or more semester (12 quarter) hours at another institution after you graduated from high school. If you have completed fewer than nine semester hours, you will apply as a freshman applicant. To apply as a transfer student, applicants are encouraged to complete an online application.
Please request application information regarding admission as a student using the form below.
* Includes scholarships, grants, loans, federal work student and CARES/HEERF funding.