Applied Science Professional Nanny/ Family Child Care - Minnesota State College Southeast Technical

Applied Science Professional Nanny/ Family Child Care from Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is a Online Associate Child Care degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. This is the only Associate in Applied Science Professional Nanny/Family Child Care degree program in the nation that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It focuses specifically on the training of in-home child care providers who care for children of mixed ages. The most significant factor in excellent child care is the quality of the child care provider. Results of international research on child care indicate that the education of child care providers is directly related to increased social, cognitive, and emotional growth of children. Professional nannies and family child care providers are not obligated to have more than a minimal amount of training in child care . However, parents continually seek highly educated, competent in-home providers to care for their children. Professional in-home child care providers with an Associate in Applied Science degree will be extremely competitive in the marketplace. They will be uniquely prepared to care for children from infancy through school-age years, to manage the household daily routine, and to expertly operate their child care businesses. Students will be able to complete their entire certificate and/or degree programs online. The courses are ideal for child care providers who are beginning their careers or already care for children. They may increase their effectiveness and competence through curriculum, guidance, caregiving and teaching skills, personal development, and business strategy courses. Students' child care skills will be directly evaluated during the internships at the end of their training. General Education Requirement General Education Electives Communications Humanities Mathematics Social Science COMP2510 Introduction to Computers (or equivalent) Technical Requirement Technical Electives NANY1208 Foundations of Child Development NANY1215 Internship NANY1220 Safety, Health, & Nutrition NANY1225 Mixed-Age Learning Experiences NANY1232 Child Guidance NANY1240 Planning & Implementing Curriculum NANY1250 Portfolio Preparation NANY2320 Profiles of Exceptional Children NANY2610 Personal Development NANY2620 Professional Development Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Child Care courses.