Child Care Training

The child care program at Denmark Technical 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 South Carolina colleges that offer child care training.

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Denmark Technical College (DTC)

580 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC

Affordable quality education with the latest technology, it’s in Denmark Technical College “Where great things are happening!”

Denmark Tech is a comprehensive 2-year technical college with academic programs designed to fulfill the professional, occupational, and public service needs of its community. It is the only technical college in South Carolina with on-campus housing.

Located in Denmark, the college serves an estimated 2,000 students in its 53-acre beautifully landscaped land. It serves the residents of Bamberg, Barnwell and Allendale Counties as well as students through the state.

With its open admission, you and other individuals of diverse educational and socioeconomic background can enroll to its offering of associate degrees, transfer degrees, and certificates. DTC offers these programs with small class sizes, technology integration, engaging classroom setting, and personal attention under its outstanding faculty. It also provides training to business through collaborative partnerships and resource allocation.

Quality instruction is guaranteed as there are advisory committees who will evaluate and create effective instructional programs. The members of the committees are representatives in the business, government, health and other industries.

Take part in its vibrant campus life of socio-cultural events, athletics and active student organizations. It recognizes the need for a balanced approach to learning.

The school can assist you in the areas of orientation, testing, tutoring, academic advising, career planning, summer internships and job placement. These DTC activities and services complement its academic goals thus enhancing your overall educational experience.

Denmark Technical College can give you the affordability, quality, accessibility and individualized services you are looking for.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Denmark Technical College offers an associate's degree program in child care.

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

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

• Spartanburg, SC
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $32290

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