Child Development Degree

The child development program at Craven 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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Craven Community College

444 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC

Craven Community College, located in New Bern, North Carolina, is a public two year institution founded in 1968, though the elements of the school began earlier through the Lenoir Community College's Craven Industrial Education unit. At its founding the school had a total enrollment of 700 students, which has grown to nearly 4000 full time students and 25,000 continuing education students today. The school is one of the 58 schools that comprise the North Carolina College System.

Academics

Craven Community College offers programs that result in certificates, diplomas or degrees. The programs are either for transfer or career training. Career training programs prepare individuals by developing the skills and providing the knowledge necessary to obtain work after graduation. Program length varies based on the program, with certificate and diploma programs taking less time than a two year degree. Transfer programs prepare students to enter four year institutions while providing the first two years of a four year education, allowing for ease of transfer with school that have agreements in place with Craven Community College.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• History
• Cosmetology
• Esthetics

Admissions and Financial Aid

Craven Community College has an open door policy in regards to admissions, allowing students with a high school diploma or equivalent to be admitted. Students in may submit an application or through mail and must provide all pertinent transcripts. A placement test will also be administered to determine the level of courses initially taken. Students are encouraged to participate in orientation and visit a counselor for assistance.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and work study programs. Individuals in need of aid must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility and awards. Scholarships are also available, typically requiring  separate applications to the bodies that oversee the scholarship, and may be awarded for reasons other than need.

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).