Child Development Degree

The child development program at Eastern Oklahoma State 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Eastern Oklahoma State College (Eastern)

1100 E. 14th Street, Ada, OK

Eastern Oklahoma State College, located in Wilburton, Oklahoma, was founded in 1908 and was originally known as the Oklahoma School of Mines and Metallurgy. The school was closed during World War I but was reopened in 1920 and additional programs began being added by 1924, and with the decline of mining in the region, eventually dropping those programs in favor of newer programs. This was furthered through the approval of a name change to Eastern )Oklahoma State College, which allowed for pre –college level courses, though the school went through further revisions of purpose until 1972 when it became once and for all a comprehensive community college.

Academics

Eastern Oklahoma State College offers student the opportunity to pursue either academic transfer or career training opportunities as part of the services it provides its designated service area. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing the first two years of a four year education at Eastern, followed by applying to a four year institution to transfer credits and continue their education, eventually earning a bachelor's degree. Career programs provide education and training in a specific field and are taught by professionals familiar with the necessities and education required to enter the workforce and sustain a career. Such programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency.

Programs offered include:

General Studies

Mass Communication

Nursing

Criminal Justice

Business Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Eastern may do so by completing the application and paying all fees. As an open enrollment institution the requirements for admission are minimal, specifically one needs to be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma. Supplying test scores and transcripts if possible is recommended, as is meeting with a counselor and participating in orientation. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants and distributed based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in their completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Any queries regarding aid should be directed to the school's financial aid department.

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).