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The Teacher Education Program of Odessa College is offering an Associate Degree in the field of Child Development and Child Care. These two areas will prepare prospective students to pursue their bachelor's degree at a university, as well as attain immediate employment in childcare facilities.

Courses under these programs are flexible, and thus, offered via online and face-to-face (daytime, weekends, evenings). We recognize that students work and have other responsabilities. In line with this, these courses are customized to meet the needs of students so they can pursue their studies while juggling other responsabilities.


Levels of Credentials:

Level 1 - Child Development Associate (CDA I)

Level 2 - Child Care / Preschool Assistant Teacher (CDA II)

Associate degree of Applied Science in Child Development (AAS)


How to Enroll

Step 1: Apply for admissions online at: www.applytexas.org 

Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships 

Step 3: Get your Bacterial Meningitis shot

Step 4: Official Transcritps

Step 5: Testing - TSIA, ACT, SAT, or STAAR

Step 6: Meet with your success coach


Program Scholarships

Scholarship funds are available for child care providers in the Permian Basin. Scholarships may be awarded to caregivers meeting the following eligibility requirements:

  • must be a part of the child care management services program (CCMS) earning less than $15 per hour
  • 18 years of age or older
  • a Texas resident
  • AND a U.S. citizen or a noncitizen authorized to work in the United States

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