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 Child Development Careers 

Overview

These programs are designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of early childhood settings. Throughout the programs, students will learn about child development, guidance, cultural sensitivity, and professional relationships. 

Program Requirements Guides
For additional information about recommended Course Sequence, Minimum Program Entry Requirements and Program Outcomes, please see the Program Requirements Guides.

Available programs, courses and course descriptions:
Child Development Careers Certificate
Child Development Careers Diploma
Child Development Careers AAS Degree
Child Development Careers AS Degree

 
   
 

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What You'll Learn

  • Child safety, health, and nutrition.
  • Fundamental principles of child development and developmentally appropriate guidance practices.
  • Knowledge and skills in developing and implementing early childhood curriculum and strategies that promote learning.
  • Skills in family, community, and staff relations.

Career Settings

  • Child Care Centers, Preschools and Nursery Schools
  • Elementary schools as paraprofessionals
  • Early Childhood Family Education
  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Extended day school-age programs
  • Home-based settings: Family child care, Nannies and Home
  • Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
  • Hospitals and Child Life Programs

Potential Employers

  • Head Start
  • Children's Home Society
  • Public Schools

Additional Benefits

  • The employment outlook is estimated to grow faster than average through 2010.
  • Opportunities exist for students to transfer to a 4-year institution after earning the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or Associate in Science (AS).
  • Scholarship money is available for those who are already in the field and want to earn a degree.
  • An accelerated cohort program is available for those who are alrady in the field and want to earn a degree going to school one night a week.

Related Programs also available at Saint Paul College

Child Development Administration Certificate

Child Development ASL AS Degree