Child Care Training

The child care program at Alpena Community College prepares students for jobs with social service agencies, public schools, private schools, head start programs, pre-school programs, and day care centers. The program focuses on the management of child care services and planning, designing, and managing child care. Program courses include: child development and psychology, home and institutional based child care, identification of diseases and injuries, parent relations, personnel and business management principles, and related laws and policies. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer child care training.

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Alpena Community College

614 W Superior, Alma, MI

Alpena Community College, located in Alpena, Michigan, was founded in 1952. The school maintains two campuses, with the second located on the former site of Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. The school offers post secondary education to residents of its service area, ensuring they have opportunities and services that meet current and future student needs.

Academics

Alpena Community College offers programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer in order to continue that education and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer students should meet with a counselor to discuss options. Career training programs prepare individuals for a career in a high demand field or industry through education and skill development. Programs take between one and two years to complete, and result in a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Anthropology
• Medical Assistant
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Alpena Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individuals to enroll once they submit a completed application and pay all associated fees. Students are also asked to provide previous transcripts and standardized test scores, as well as take a placement exam prior to registration if necessary. New students are encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in orientation prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be completed and submitted in a timely fashion.

Career Options for Graduates

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, preschool teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).