Early Care and Education - H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

Early Care and Education from H Councill Trenholm State Technical College is a Campus Certificate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Early Care and Education personnel nurture and teach children of all ages in child care centers, nursery schools, preschools, public schools, private households, family child care homes, and before- and after-school programs. They are charged to help children explore their interests, develop their talents and independence, build self-esteem and learn how to behave with others primarily using a play-centered curriculum. They capitalize on children's play to further language development and introduce scientific and mathematical concepts. Specific emphasis is given to serving an ever-expanding multicultural and inclusive population. At Trenholm State Technical College, the student may elect to study either as a part- or full-time student with classes offered in a flexible teaching schedule. Trenholm Tech students will utilize the community center sites which offer practical laboratory ?hands-on? working experience with preschool children. Students pursuing the Child Development Associate Credential are prepared for the final assessment of the CDA credential. The CDA credential is not awarded through the school but actual preparation for the credentialing process is available through the program. Occupational Choices Child care workers held about 1.3 million jobs in 2004. Many worked part-time. About 1 out of 3 child care workers were self-employed; most of these were family child care providers. Seventeen percent of all child care workers are found in child day care services, and about 21 percent work for private households. The remainder worked primarily in local government educational services; nursing and residential care facilities; religious organizations; amusement and recreation industries; private educational services; civic and social organizations; individual and family services; and local government, excluding education and hospitals. View more details on H Councill Trenholm State Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.