Child Development Department
People working with young children must have special skills: knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice; boundless patience; good judgment, the strength of character; and maturity to exercise the balance of control and latitude young children require. An Associate of Applied Sciences degree in child development enables students to own, manage, or teach at a childcare facility in most states. The AAS curriculum is the foundation for various bachelor's programs in Texas. It can also provide a unique set of skills for various professions outside of child development.
We provide quality learning through various delivery modes to reach all students. Our courses are offered worldwide online, and many courses are offered in a blended format to meet today’s students’ diverse needs.
Our students have direct experience observing and working with children in National Association for the Education of Young Children-accredited centers, Department of Defense child development centers, or university/college lab schools including our CTC Child Development Center/Lab School. The center/lab school provides quality care and education designed to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children ages six months to five years old. It provides local college students with a quality example and lab experience and also serves as a model for the community. CTC Child Development program goals include assisting students with making intelligent career choices, keeping them abreast of the latest trends and techniques in the profession and assisting child development professionals with resources.
Department Chair
Maria Lewis
Phone: 254-526-1421 or 1-800-792-3348 ext. 1421
MTLewis@ctcd.edu
Online Manager
Dr. Laura Lamper
Phone: 254-526-1900
Laura.Lamper@ctcd.edu
Child Development Center/Lab School Director
Teresa Zinke
Phone: 254-526-1681
teresa.zinke@ctcd.edu
Child Development Lab Supervisor/Assistant Director
Janeen Garza
Phone: 254-526-1682
janeen.garza@ctcd.edu
Office Assistant II
Kimberly Dugger
Phone: 254-526-1900
Fax: 254-526-1810
kimberly.dugger@ctcd.edu
Child Development Center/Lab School
Child Development Center/Lab School Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am to 11:30 am