Child Development
The Child Development program at Wallace State Community College works to instill in its students the skills and education they will need to play a vital role in a young person’s life. What children learn and experience during their early years can shape their views of themselves, the way they perceive the world and their later successes in school, work, and their personal lives.
Child Development
Online Option Available!
Wallace State’s programs boast a top-notch reputation with outstanding job placement
rates, small class sizes and an award-winning faculty. Choose Wallace State’s Child
Development certificates or degree for a career in a highly-rewarding, high-demand
field at a fraction of the cost of attending a university. And if you do choose to
continue your education and transfer to a four-year university, you’ll be two years
ahead on an advanced degree, with employment potential and cost savings to boot.
Discover your story in Child Development at Wallace State!
The Child Development program at Wallace State Community College works to instill in its students the skills and education they will need to play a vital role in a young person’s life. What children learn and experience during their early years can shape their views of themselves, the way they perceive the world and their later successes in school, work, and personal lives.
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Short-Term Certificate or Certificate in the Child Development Program |
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Associate in Science degree in General Studies (plans to transfer) |
About the Program
It is the mission of the Child Development Program at Wallace State Community College
to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become successful caregivers
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administrators in early child care and education programs.
Teachers of young children play a vital role in the development of children. Positive experiences during children’s early years are critical for brain development and can shape their views of themselves and the world. What children learn and experience in the first five years can affect their later success or failure in school.
Preschool teachers use a variety of teaching strategies and materials to teach basic skills and introduce concepts to children in all subjects. Teacher assistants provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers. They may also tutor and assist children.
The A.A.S. in Child Development at Wallace State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005. (800) 424-2460 ext. 8007. The accreditation term runs from March 2021 until March 2028.
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HIRING EARLY CHILDHOOD APPRENTICES
Earn salary increases by gaining experience working with young children and earning college credits toward these certificates and degrees.
- Short-Term Certificates in Early Childhood Education in Wallace State’s Child Development Program (online)
- Associate in Science degree in General Studies with a concentration in Child Development (online)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Instructor at Athens State University (online)
BENEFITS
Earn a certificate and college degrees at no cost to you
Get paid while you earn your degree and gain experience
Get salary increases as you gain skills
Work alongside a mentor Take classes online
About the Child Development Program
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Child Development Course Descriptions
Dr. Marcie Robinson
WSCC Child Development Program Director and Instructor
Thank you for your interest in Child Development. For more than 25 years, I have taught a variety of ages from birth to adults in different settings. I have been a classroom teacher, reading coach in an elementary school and an adjunct professor before coming to Wallace State Community College to serve in my current role. I earned my Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
I, too, began my education in a community college setting and have diligently worked through school over the years while being a mother, daughter, sister, wife, and teacher. I would love to help you become successful in your education and can provide you with information about our Child Development Program.
Please call me or email me for more information. I would love to speak with you.
Dr. Marcie Robinson
Office: Tom Bevill Health Education Building, Room 416
Classroom: Tom Bevill Health Education Building, Room 406
Phone: (256) 352-8383
Email: marcie.robinson@wallacestate.edu
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Leadership in Child Care Scholarships Now Available Year-Round
February 24, 2020
A full-tuition scholarship that grants current childcare professionals the opportunity to obtain certifications and degrees to best care for Alabama’s children is now available year-round. The Leadership in Child Care Scholarship, which covers students’ tuition and a number of fees required to pursue child development credentials, is now available in the fall, spring, and summer semesters at the state’s participating community colleges...(more)
Program Overview
Child Development
- Marcie Robinson
- 256.352.8383
- marcie.robinson@wallacestate.edu
Degrees/Awards Offered
AS, AAS, C, STC
Availability
- Online
Child Development
Curriculum: Program of Study
Pathway Maps: Associate in Applied Science, Certificate, Short-Term Certificates, General Studies Concentration in Early Childhood Education AS, STC, General Studies Concentration in Childhood Development Apprenticeship AS (Transfer),
STC (Transfer)
Career Outlook
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Schedule & Catalog
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