Western Oklahoma State College

Mission:
Western's Early Childhood/Child Development program is committed to providing quality education to the students for the ultimate goal of quality early care for young children, their families, and the community.

Degree Programs:

Associate in Science

• Early Childhood [06600]

MAPS - Early Childhood Suggested Degree Plan Course Sequence
Graduates wishing to earn their bachelor's degree will need to continue their studies at a four-year institution in the area of Family Consumer Sciences, and will have all the pre-requisites complete for third and fourth year classes.

• Infants and Toddlers [07200]

MAPS - Infants and Toddlers Suggested Degree Plan Course Sequence

Associate in Applied Science

• Child Development [01000]

MAPS - Child Development Suggested Degree Plan Course Sequence
Graduates are prepared for immediate employment opportunities in Head Start programs, child care centers, family child care homes, church-related child care, and as teacher assistants in the public schools.

* The Associate in Science in Early Childhood and Associate in Science in Applied Science in Child Development are accredited by the NAEYC Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation.

Certificates

• Child Development Assistant Certificate [05300]

Students completing the Certificate are prepared for employment opportunities in child care centers, family child care homes, church-related, and other similar child care programs.

• Infants and Toddlers Certificate [07300]

 Click here to see if you qualify for our Scholars for Excellence in Child Care Scholarship 

Program’s Mission Statement:

Western’s Early Childhood/Child Development program is committed to providing quality education to the students for the ultimate goal of quality early care for young children, their families, and the community.