Child Care & Guidance

The study of child development includes the human life span from conception through adolescence. An academic background in child development (birth through adolescence) provides a foundation for your professional role in human service and education careers, which demands insightful communication, knowledgeable supervision, and realistic problem-solving.  

Where Bold Ideas Take Shape in Child Care and Guidance

• Interact one-on-one with highly qualified faculty in small class settings in person and online. 
• Acquire first-hand knowledge of child development in action through experiential learning with children and families in a variety of University and community settings. 
• Apply child development knowledge to create healthy, supportive learning and care environments. 
• Be prepared to collaborate with allied professionals in government, corporate, education, and social service settings. 

Launching Your Career With a Child Care Associates Degree

The benefits of an associate degree in early childhood education are clear. You're searching for the program that will help you to not just get your dream job, but to be a confident, prepared graduate as you launch your career. This degree will prepare you for a variety of employment opportunities, including:

• Child Advocacy Specialist
• Child Care Assistant or Lead Teacher
• Child Care Program Director
• Child Development Consultant
• Children’s Department Service Worker
• Community Service Specialist
• Developmental Assistant
• Early Interventionist
• Family Child Care Provider
• Head Start Educator, Administrator, Field
  Supervisor, or Specialist
• Maternal Health Program, Child Care Coordinator/Trainer
• Out-of-School/School-Age Child Care Educator
• Parent Education Specialist
• Pregnancy Prevention Program Coordinator/Trainer
• Resource and Referral Professional
• Women’s Safe House/Shelter, Children’s Program Specialist