Child Development Degree

The child development program at Bladen Community College prepares students for careers in child care centers, special needs programs, in home care, family child care, school age care, preschools, and recreational programs. The program focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of human services. Program courses include: parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Bladen Community College (BCC)

900 E Washington St, Greensboro, NC

Bladen Community College is a constituent institution of the North Carolina Community College System located on NC Highway 41 West at the heart of southeastern North Carolina. It started as Bladen Technical Institute in 1967. 

To accommodate the educational and cultural needs of the Bladen community and nearby areas, BCC has adopted an open door policy. Certificate, diploma and degree programs with 15 curriculum programs are presently offered in this college. 

BCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It serves as an essential educational resource for students who wish to earn high school diploma and prepare for professional career and higher education.

This college is highly regarded for its distance education courses that have brought significant growth in the institution for the past four years. These online courses are presented in different modes such as teleweb, interactive television, online, hybrid, web-assisted and cooperative.

Several of occupational and vocational courses are also provided by BCC through continuing education programs and workforce development. With focus on improving the quality of life of the Bladen citizens, these programs are aimed at enhancing academic and professional skills of the students. 

BCC views extracurricular activities as essential for the academic and personal growth of its students hence this college fosters an environment for cultural, entertainment, and recreational activities. Such activities are made accessible through the Office of the Student Services. Students are also encouraged to participate in numerous student organizations and clubs. 

Procedures for Admission http://www.bladencc.edu/admissions/procedures_for_admission.php

Student’s Handbook http://www.bladencc.edu/student_services/pdf/student_handbook.pdf

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BCC offers a less than one year certificate program in child development.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Farm and Home Management Advisors

Description

Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.

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