Child Development Degree

The child development program at College of the Mainland 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 Texas colleges that offer child development degrees.

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College of the Mainland (COM)

5601 19th Street, Lubbock, TX

College of the Mainland, located in Texas City, Texas, is a public two year institution founded in 1966. The school's formation had been planned since 1935, and was finally realized when the cities in its service area of northern Galveston County approved the building bond necessary to establish the school. Since then the school has expanded, with additional facilities having been constructed to add additional room for newer programs and student services. In 2004 the school became one of three in Texas to allow high school students to complete the last two years of their high school education while earning an associate degree.

Academics

College of the Mainland offers nearly 70 programs of study that result in either an associate degree or certificate. These programs provide students with either the first two years of a four year education and allow for transfer to a four year school upon graduation, or prepare students for entry into the workforce through the development of skills and the imparting of knowledge necessary in a given field. Certificate programs generally take less time than degree programs, usually offering career educations as well, and lacking the general education courses that fill out an associate degree curriculum.

Programs offered include:

• Criminal Justice
• Graphic Arts
• General Studies
• Cosmetology
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at College of the Mainland must demonstrate proof of at least 1 year residency in the state of Texas prior to enrollment. Students must complete and submit the application, providing all necessary transcripts and taking placement tests as required by the school. Students should also meet with an academic advisor in order to determine which program of study they wish to pursue and which courses they should take.

Students in need of financial aid should apply for a federal PIN number and complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should also complete and submit the COM financial aid application. All applications should be submitted prior to the set deadlines of the school. Financial aid is available in the form of grants loans and scholarships. Scholarships may require separate applications to be submitted to the scholarship's overseeing body and may be awarded for reasons other than need.

Clubs and Organizations

College of the Mainland has many active clubs and organizations that may be of interest to potential students. These clubs and organizations provide activities and social settings for individuals with similar interests, allowing for the forming of bonds that may last after graduation. Clubs and organizations meet throughout the year with some clubs engaging in activities or creating events on or off campus.

Clubs and Organizations at COM include:

• Amigos
• Cosmetology Club
• Nihon-Suki
• N-Spired Dancers
• Photo Club

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of the Mainland has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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).