Child Development Research Center

The Texas Tech College of Human Sciences Child Development Research Center (CDRC) provides educational and developmental programs for children from birth through five years of age for approximately 80 local families. The CDRC also serves as a site for instructional experiences for Texas Tech students who work with children in class laboratories, student teaching; and practicum courses. In addition, the center provides interdisciplinary research opportunities for faculty and graduate students.

In partnership with the Texas Tech Coalition for Natural Learning, we will transform the CDRC playground by building the Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE!) at the CDRC. The project – relying on natural construction, as well as observation and exploration areas – will provide our students with hands-on learning experiences and encourages healthy brain and social development for children at the center.