Child Development Specialist - Mountwest Community and Technical College

Child Development Specialist from Mountwest Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Child Care degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Program Description: The Occupational Developmental Degree in Child Development Specialist is designed to meet two major needs: (1) To provide for cooperatively sponsored educational opportunities leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree for students in approved apprenticeship training programs; (2) To provide a mechanism for Mountwest Community & Technical College to deliver educational programs to individuals employed in the Child Development field. The United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeships and Training (BAT) identifies eligible apprenticeships. Components of the program include the following: general education courses, classroom instruction in child development , and on-the-job training. Occupational Development students must meet all admission and performance standards. Credits earned through either approved apprenticeship programs or through industry-based education and training programs will not be added to the students? collegiate transcripts until they have completed three program credit hours from Mountwest Community & Technical College and have obtained at least a 2.00 GPA. The Occupational Development Degree in Child Development Specialist will prepare the student for employment in daycare centers, Head Start Programs, and other early childhood learning centers. The Child Development Specialist graduate will possess: Supervisory skills. Computer software skills. Relevant essential math skills. Written and oral communication skills. Career Outlook: High replacement needs should create good job opportunities for childcare workers. Many childcare workers must be replaced each year as they leave the occupation to take other jobs, to meet family responsibilities, or for other reasons. Qualified persons who are interested in this work should have little trouble finding and keeping a job. Opportunities for nannies should be especially good, as many workers prefer not to work in other people?s homes. Employment Opportunities: Child care Child care supervisor View more details on Mountwest Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Child Care courses.