Early Childhood Care and Education School Age - Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Early Childhood Care and Education School Age from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a Campus Certificate Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The School Age certificate provides relevant training for individuals working with school-age children. Participants in this certificate program may include recreation employees, before and after school program workers, family home care providers, and community group workers who work with children ages five through 12. The curriculum for certificate program prepares graduates for a number of different Early Childhood Care and Education positions, ranging from entry-level assistance to lead teacher opportunities. The College is committed to excellence in child care education. The ECE degree and certificate programs are designed to meet the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children; the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, which sponsors the Child Development Credential; and the Ohio Department of Education. The certificate is helpful to students preparing for such positions as: Center Director Child Daycare Worker Exceptional Child Program Assistant Head Start Lead Teacher Pre-Kindergarten Program Assistant Parent Cooperative Worker School Age Program Assistant The certificate program is useful as a foundation for those who plan a career in: Community Education Criminal Justice Pre-School Education Social Work Special Education Most of these positions require a bachelor's degree. Accordingly, students must be willing to complete an associate's degree and transfer to a four-year institution. Employment Outlook According to the Ohio Job Outlook, 2004? 2014, child care is ranked as an occupation with the most annual job openings. View more details on Cincinnati State Technical and Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.