Child Care - Community College of Allegheny County

Child Care from Community College of Allegheny County is a Campus Certificate Child Care degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Child Care program is designed for individuals who desire entry-level positions in the area of child development by enrolling in specialized courses designed for working with infants, toddlers and school-age children. Students learn about the physical, emotional, social and psychological care of infants, toddlers and children. They learn the job responsibilities of all staff working in the field and identify suitable career opportunities. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to: integrate appropriate theories and practices, general and content knowledge and professional and pedagogical knowledge to create and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for children and their families; and employ appropriate discipline terminology and professional tone in written and oral communication in descriptive and applied observation and documentation strategies to positively influence children's growth and development Upon completion of the diploma, students can work as an aide in child care agencies or centers, pre-school programs, before and after school programs or private homes. Students are eligible to apply for the nationally awarded Child Development Associate (CDA) after completing the diploma. Students can apply the credits earned in this diploma program toward a certificate or associate's degree in Early Education and Child Development. View more details on Community College of Allegheny County . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Child Care courses.