Child & Family Studies offers two programs:

Early Childhood Education & Family Life Education

Early Childhood Education

Professionals in this field work with children of different age groups, usually from birth to age 8 (third grade). Early childhood educators enjoy teaching and do so with various instructional methods. They are flexible and enjoy an autonomous work environment. Above all, professionals in the field of early childhood education must have a true love for young people.

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Contact Info

Judy Basham | Early Childhood Program Director | (623) 845-4479 | judy.basham@gccaz.edu

Family Life Education

This degree and certificate program will prepare you to enter the family life education, human development, or child and family organizations field at the paraprofessional level. At the paraprofessional level, you can expect to find employment opportunities in adoption and foster care, adult daycare, crisis care, senior citizen centers, social service agencies, facilities for the disabled and developmentally challenged, community mental health clinics, psychiatric facilities, shelters and other child and family community-based organizations.

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Contact Info

Gina Weatherly | Family Life Program Director | (623) 845-3194 | gina.weatherly@gccaz.edu