School of Business and Technology

Child and Family Development

Degree:

  • Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Development 

Certificates:

  • Level 1 Administrative Certificate in Child and Family Development

  • Level 1 Certificate in Child and Family Development

  • Level 1 Certificate in Child Development (CDA)

Employment Opportunities:
  • Childcare Workers
  • Preschool Teachers
  • Daycare Administrators
  • Public/Private School Aides
  • Human Services Technician
  • Special Investigator
  • And more
Regional Median Salary*

$27,880

 *National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved August 2024 from https://www.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 Plan (RAP)

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.        

3 Easy Steps to Apply

1

Apply to Angelina College

Our team is dedicated to helping students and making the admissions process as simple as possible.

Check out our programs and areas of study HERE or click on the link below to begin your application.

Apply ONLINE today, its quick and FREE. Select the “Be a Roadrunner” application in the link below:

AC Application
2

Submit Admissions Documents

Upload documents in the MyAC Portal under the ‘Admissions’ tab in the top menu, then select ‘Admissions Document Upload‘ from the left menu and follow the instructions. If you have trouble, you may email your documents to documents@angelina.edu, or bring your documents to Roadrunner Central instead.

The following documents are needed:

  • Unofficial High School Transcript (Official Transcripts should be sent directly from the Institution by mail or through a secure electronic service)
  • TSI Scores
  • Bacterial Meningitis Record
Upload Documents
3

Apply for Financial Aid

This gives you the opportunity to possibly go to school for free. If you take 12 hours and qualify for full-pell you will likely get a refund check. This money is deposited directly into your account. Visit angelina.edu/financial-aid for more information or the link below to start the application.

Apply for the FASFA using our school code: 006661

Apply for FAFSA

I've been accepted, now what?

Finish Applying for Financial Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Angelina College School Code: 006661

FAFSA Application

New Student Orientation

Log in to the myAC Portal and complete the online New Student Orientation – located on the Students tab.

Check your student email regularly for updates and important information. 

Student Orientation

Register for Classes

After submitting all required documents for the admissions process, you will be approved to register for classes.

Contact a Success Coach –  email oas@angelina.edu, or log in to the myAC Portal to check your Admission status and Registration options. 

Registration Information
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