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Early Childhood Caregiver
Program Description:
This degree plan is designed to prepare students to work in programs serving preschool children. The curriculum provides a framework for understanding the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. Students will learn to design and implement developmentally appropriate programs and activities for preschool children. Students gain practical knowledge and skills necessary for effective communication, teaching, guidance, and motivation of young children as well as for interacting with parents.
Entry Level Salary:
$23,18
Local Employment Outlook:
Employment of child care workers is projected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2014. The number of women in the labor force of childbearing age (widely considered to be ages 15 to 44) and the number of children under 5 years of age are both expected to rise over the next 10 years. Also, the proportion of children being cared for exclusively by parents or other relatives is likely to continue to decline, spurring demand for additional child care workers. Concern about the behavior of school-aged children during non-school hours also should increase demand for before- and after-school programs and child care workers to staff them.
Sample Courses:
CHD 2003 Child Development in the Lifespan
CHD 2103 Child Guidance
CHD 2203 Child and Family in the Community
CHD 2213 Children with Special Needs
CHD 2223 Early Childhood Foundations
CHD 2233 Physical Development and Creative Expression: Early Childhood
CHD 2243 Language and Cognitive Development: Early Childhood
CHD 2253 Child Development Practicum
CHD 2263 Social and Emotional Development: Early Childhood
What It Takes:
This Associate in Applied Science requires 60 credit hours.
Child Development-Head Start Credential-
Program Description:
This certificate of achievement option is a competency based training program designed to build skills and knowledge needed to work with Head Start families. Course curriculum is based on the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Competency Goals and Indicators. A grade of “C” or better is required in each course and a student must successfully complete a portfolio assessment documenting skills and proveniences for each Competency Goal and Indicator to receive the Head Start Credential, Certificate of Achievement. Students who achieve a grade of “C” or better in these courses may apply the credits toward any TCC Child.
Sample Courses:
CHD 1901 Head Start: Commitment and Professionalism
CHD 1912 Head Start: Building Relationships
CHD 1922 Head Start: Parent Involvement and Services
CHD 1932 Head Start: Resources and Assistance
CHD 1942 Head Start: Literacy, Culture, and Language
What it Takes:
This Associate in Applied Science requires 9 credit hours.
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