Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 121820
- Phone: (205) 226-4600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,261Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Child Care Training
The child care program at Chattahoochee Valley 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 Alabama colleges that offer child care training.
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC)
900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL
Chattahoochee Valley Community College, located in Phenix City, Alabama, was established in 1973 trough an act passed by the Alabama Legislature. The school's service area includes Phenix City, Russell County, as well as parts of Lee, Macon, Barbour, and Bullock counties. The school also provided educational opportunities of Georgia residents located at Fort Benning – Columbus. The school took up permanent residence in 1976, a 101 acre lot housing nine permanent buildings dedicated to various studies, programs and administration.
Academics
As a comprehensive community college, CVCC offers a number of programs aimed at assisting in career training or academic transfer as part of its mission o assist residents in its community. Career programs prepare individuals for entry into the workforce by providing the training and education necessary to become a qualified professional over a one to two year period of study.
Upon Completion students will earn a degree or certificate that demonstrates competency. Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, with credits being transfer to a four year institution that the student applies to prior to completion of the program in order to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
CVCC is an open enrollment institution that admits any individual seeking to pursue education. Students must complete an application, pay all fees, and supply transcripts and test scores of available. Students may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration, and it is recommended they meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum before choosing one's classes.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants, and is awarded based on need as identified through the information provided in the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.
Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CVCC has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 6 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 4 |
| White | 1 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Child Care program at Chattahoochee Valley Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
Salary & Wages
- Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Total Employment: 420
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.92
- Average Annual Salary: $26870
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates CVCC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Chattahoochee Valley Community College may provide services including:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
Intercollegiate Athletics
Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Softball