Child Development Careers
Program Description
From the Catalog
increase professionalism in the field. Students will learn skills, such
as; guidance techniques, health and safety, cultural sensitivity, curriculum planning, enhancing literacy and interpersonal communication.
Education for early childhood licensure is provided by South Central College according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services requirements.
Individuals will be prepared for careers in a variety of early childhood and educational settings.Graduates may pursue positions such as early childhood teachers or assistants, or as paraprofessionals within a school system.
Current degree options include:
- 17 credit certificate (online option available)
- 34 credit diploma
- 66 credit AAS degree
- 66 credit AAS degree with a paraprofessional emphasis
- 60 credit AS degree
Graduates receiving an A.S. degree in Child Development may transfer the degree to Minnesota State University, Mankato to pursue a B.S. in Early Childhood Education.
Eligibility Requirements
To be enrolled in the Child Development program, the following requirements need to be met:
- A background check conducted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
- A high school diploma, an equivalency certificate or participating as a PSEO student.
- Maintain a C or higher in all technical courses while enrolled in the program.
Program Core Competencies
As a result of completing this program, the student will be able to:
- Display knowledge of guidance techniques that promote positive adult child relationships.
- Understand developmental milestones.
- Demonstrate the ability to choose age appropriate activities; plan, develop and implement lesson plans.
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate physical environments for learning.
- Demonstrate techniques for observing, recording and analyzing observations.
- Identify and implement techniques of collaboration with parents, colleagues, children and community services.