Child Development Program

The Child Development and Early Education program at Northeast Alabama Community College equips students with he knowledge and skills needed for a rewarding early education and childcare career.

To qualify for positions in local, federally, and state-funded early childhood programs such as Alabama's First Class Pre-K, Head Start, and Early Head Start, a minimum of 9 credit hours in Child Development coursework or a Short-Term Certificate is required.

Credentials Available

• Short Term Certificates (3 classes)
• Associate in Applied Science Degree in Child Development
• AS Transfer coursework for bachelor's degree programs in education.

Dual Enrollment

Be prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation! Earn a Child Development Short-Term Certificate while attending high school. Child Development classes are offered.

• Online
• Hybrid

Partnerships with in-person courses at:

• NACC
• Scottsboro High School
• Fort Payne High School
• Kevin Dukes Career & Innovation Academy

Lisa Murphy
Instructor/Advisor of Child Development
Office: LI 207
Phone: Ext. 2295
E-mail: murphyl@nacc.edu