Child Development - Merced College

Child Development from Merced College is a Campus Associate Child Care degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Program Description The Merced College Child Development Department offers students classes and training to meet California requirements for credentials and licenses, as well as an Associate of Arts degree . Preparation includes transfer level courses with several that meet general education requirements and Certificates of Achievement. Throughout all courses, students are trained culturally sensitive and family-focused perspectives that emphasize the value of individual differences in your children. The Child Development Department works closely with many community programs to meet the specific needs of Merced County?s early childhood/child care workforce. Career Opportunities There are many opportunities for employment in the field of Early Childhood Education. People with training in child development can: Work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children in positions including teacher assistants, teachers, directors, and program coordinators. Open a small child care business, a licensed family child care home or a private child care center. Become ?in-home? child care providers who are hired by parents to do child care for children in the child?s home setting. Become a foster parent. Work as a teacher?s aide in elementary school programs. Transfer to a four-year college or university in fields related to children, schools and families, such as elementary school teachers, social workers, parent educators, special education teachers and early intervention specialists. For an Associate in Arts in Child Development, students must meet the graduation requirements and complete the following 24 unit courses. Program Student Learning Outcomes A. Distinguish and display professional behavior as a teacher of young children. B. Create appropriate classroom Early Childhood Education environments. C. Distinguish appropriate health, safety and nutrition practices in the field of child development . D. Relate effectively with families and communities in the role of an Early Childhood Educator. E. Examine the basics of administration and be able to apply management skills needed for a teacher in child development View more details on Merced College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Child Care courses.