Program Overview
The Child Development associate's degree focuses on leadership skills that are needed in a director position. Graduates of the Child Development degree program will be qualified to apply for positions as lead teachers and center directors as well as apply for a license for their own childcare business.
About Delta's Program
Child development teachers provide cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth and development for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. They focus on whole child development and helping children for later academic and social success.
Our child development program foundation courses include infant and toddler development, psychology, teaching practicum, childcare program management and first aid.
Be successful. Develop these skills.
- Communication
- Decision making
- Instructional
- Patience
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Listening
- Infant and toddler development
- First aid
- Childcare management
- General and child psychology
- Social problems
The Child Development Program at Delta College is accredited by the Commission on
the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association
for the Education of Young Children.
The current accreditation term runs from September 2019 through September 2026.
All CD 110W, CD 113W, CD 115W and CD 117W students must complete the following and submit the appropriate documentation to the program coordinator:
- TB Skin Test. You must submit evidence of freedom from communicable tuberculosis
- Criminal background check
- DHS Child Abuse/Neglect clearance check
- Employment and volunteer contract (practicum agreement)
In addition, a Child Development information session is held in December, April and August. Students must attend one of these sessions. Be sure you notify Academic Advising Office to state your major as CD.
CD 110W and CD 113W each require 30 hours of volunteer work at a licensed childcare program. CD 115W requires 90 hours and CD 117W requires 150 hours of teaching in a licensed program other than your current employment site. CD 115W and CD 117W must be unpaid and outside of your work schedule. More information will be given at the information sessions.
| Academic year | Number of program completers | Percentage of program completers who were attending full-time (at the time of completion) | Percentage of program completers who were attending part-time (at the time of completion) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2022-23
|
19 |
37% (7 of 19)
|
63% (12 of 19)
|
|
2021-22
|
23 |
28% (5 of 18)
|
78% (18 of 23)
|
| 2020-21 | 13 | 38% (5 of 13) | 62% (8 of 13) |
Program name: AAA. Child Development
| Academic year in which a fall cohort of full-time students enrolled at the institution (select three sequential years) |
Percentage of those students who completed the program within 150% of the published timeframe Published timeframe for full-time students: 2 years |
Percentage of those students who completed the program in 100%, 200% or 300% the published timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 14.2% (3 of 21) |
100-4.7% (1 of 21) |
| 2015-16 | 5% (1 of 20) | |
| 2016-17 |
17% (4 of 23)
|
200 17% (4 of 23) |
| 2017-18 |
16% (4 of 25)
|
100 12% (3 of 25) 200 16% (4 of 25) |
The fall-to-fall retention rate in the program for each of the three most recently completed academic years
| Academic year | Number of Part-Time Candidates Enrolled (% of Total Enrollment) | Retention Rate among Part-Time Candidates | Number of Full-Time Candidates Enrolled (% of Total Enrollment) | Retention Rate among Full-Time Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 |
81, 64.8%
|
46, 56.7%
|
44, 35.2%
|
30, 68.1%
|
| 2020-21 | 64 59.3% | 36 56.3% | 44 40.7% | 19 43.2% |
| 2021-22 | 42 67.7% | 27 30.3% | 44 35.2% | 13 48.1% |
Outcomes for Program Standard 1: Child Development and Learning In Context
Data Applications: Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
| Key Elements of Standard 1 | Exceeds Standard | Meets Standard | Does Not Meet Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a Application 1 |
N = 22 % = 81 |
N = 2 % = 7 |
N = 3 % = 11 |
| 1a Application 2 |
N = 32 % =74 |
N =11 % =26 |
N = 2 % = 0 |
| 1b Application 2 |
N = 33 % =87 |
N = 2 % =5 |
N = 3 % = 8 |
| 1b Application 2 |
N = 38 % =70 |
N = 16 % =30 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 1c Application 1 |
N = 25 % = 81 |
N = 5 % = 16 |
N = 1 % = 3 |
| 1c Application 2 |
N = 33 % =75 |
N = 11 % =25 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 1d Application 1 |
N = 21 % = 70 |
N = 8 % = 27 |
N = 1 % = 3 |
| 1d Application 2 |
N = 20 % =69 |
N = 12 % =22 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
Outcomes for Program Standard 2: Family-Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections
Data Applications: Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
| Key Elements of Standard 2 | Exceeds Standard | Meets Standard | Does Not Meet Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2a Application 1 |
N = 8 % = 38 |
N = 12 % = 27 |
N = 1 % = 5 |
| 2a Application 2 |
N = 24 % =77 |
N =7 % =23 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 2b Application 1 |
N = 14 % =67 |
N = 5 % =24 |
N = 2 % = 10 |
| 2b Application 2 |
N = 28 % =90 |
N = 3 % =10 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 2c Application 1 |
N = 9 % = 43 |
N = 9 % = 43 |
N = 3 % = 14 |
| 2c Application 2 |
N = 16 % =62 |
N = 7 % =27 |
N = 3 % = 12 |
Outcomes for Program Standard 3: Child Observation, Documentation and Assessment
Data Applications: Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
| Key Elements of Standard 3 | Exceeds Standard | Meets Standard | Does Not Meet Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3a Application 1 |
N = 34 % = 65 |
N = 14 % = 27 |
N = 4 % = 8 |
| 3a Application 2 |
N = 52 % =72 |
N =20 % =28 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 3b Application 1 |
N = 29 % =66 |
N = 11 % =25 |
N = 4 % = 9 |
| 3b Application 2 |
N = 29 % =64 |
N = 15 % =33 |
N = 1 % = 2 |
| 3c Application 1 |
N = 33 % = 77 |
N = 7 % = 16 |
N = 3 % = 7 |
| 3c Application 2 |
N = 32 % =68 |
N = 14 % =30 |
N = 1 % = 2 |
| 3d Application 1 |
N = 31 % = 72 |
N = 9 % = 21 |
N = 3 % = 7 |
| 3d Application 2 |
N = 33 % =70 |
N = 13 % =28 |
N = 1 % = 2 |
Outcomes for Program Standard 4: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate
Teaching Practices
Data Applications: Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
| Key Elements of Standard 4 | Exceeds Standard | Meets Standard | Does Not Meet Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4a Application 1 |
N = 41 % = 80 |
N = 6 % = 12 |
N = 4 % = 8 |
| 4a Application 2 |
N = 42 % =79 |
N =11 % =21 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 4b Application 1 |
N = 25 % =86 |
N = 2 % =7 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 4b Application 2 |
N = 19 % =79 |
N = 5 % =21 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 4c Application 1 |
N = 25 % = 86 |
N = 2 % = 7 |
N = 2 % = 7 |
| 4c Application 2 |
N = 15 % = 63 |
N = 9 % =38 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
Outcomes for Program Standard 5: Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academic
Content in the Early Childhood Curriculum
Data Applications: Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
| Key Elements of Standard 5 | Exceeds Standard | Meets Standard | Does Not Meet Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5a Application 1 |
N = 26 % = 90 |
N = 1 % = 3 |
N = 2 % = 7 |
| 5a Application 2 |
N = 18 % =75 |
N =6 % =25 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 5b Application 1 |
N = 26 % =90 |
N = 1 % =3 |
N = 2 % = 7 |
| 5b Application 2 |
N = 29 % =76 |
N = 9 % =24 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 5c Application 1 |
N = 26 % = 90 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
N = 3 % = 10 |
| 5c Application 2 |
N = 17 % =71 |
N = 7 % =29 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
Outcomes for Program Standard 6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
Data Applications: Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
| Key Elements of Standard 6 | Exceeds Standard | Meets Standard | Does Not Meet Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6a Application 1 |
N = 15 % = 65 |
N = 6 % = 26 |
N = 2 % = 9 |
| 6a Application 2 |
N = 8 % =50 |
N =7 % =44 |
N = 1 % = 6 |
| 6b Application 1 |
N = 12 % =52 |
N = 9 % =39 |
N = 2 % = 9 |
| 6b Application 2 |
N = 10 % =63 |
N = 5 % =31 |
N = 1 % = 6 |
| 6c Application 1 |
N = 28 % = 90 |
N = 3 % = 10 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 6c Application 2 |
N = 28 % =90 |
N = 3 % =10 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
| 6d Application 1 |
N = 8 % = 38 |
N = 12 % = 57 |
N = 1 % = 5 |
| 6d Application 2 |
N = 24 % =77 |
N = 15 % =23 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
|
6e |
N = 20 % = 69 |
N = 8 % = 28 |
N = 1 % = 3 |
| 6e Application 2 |
N = 26 % = 72 |
N = 10 % = 28 |
N = 0 % = 0 |
Related Programs
In addition to the Child Development associate degree, Delta offers a variety of programs in education, including these programs which also include similar skills.
Child Development – Certificate
Delta's Child Development Advanced Certificate prepares you for a position as an assistant teacher or teacher in early childhood education and care programs. Students learn to plan and implement high quality, developmentally appropriate programs for all ages of children, infants through school-age, in both centers and family childcare homes.
Educational Paraprofessional – Certificate
The Educational Paraprofessional Certificate of Achievement is designed to assist students in obtaining the skills necessary to work as paraprofessionals in pre-K and early elementary classrooms.
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