Child Development Degree

The child development program at Edison State 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 Ohio colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Edison State Community College

Also known as Edison Community College

100 West College Street, Granville, OH

Edison State Community College is located on 131 acres in Piqua, Ohio. Offering more than 30 degree options, they also one-year and certifications in Nursing, Manufacturing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Business, Science, and Math. Edison offers five different types of degrees, two of which are designed for transferring to a four-year college or university, and three prepare graduates for immediate employment.

Available Degrees:

• Associate of Arts Degree (AA) – Guarantee of Transfer Credit
• Associate of Science Degree (AS) – Guarantee of Transfer Credit
• Associate of Applied Business Degree (AAB)
• Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
• Associate of Technical Study Degree

Edison Students have transferred to many four-year colleges and universities from coast to coast, including most public colleges in Ohio. To see a list of universities that recent Edison graduates have transferred to visit the Academics: Everything You Need to Know page (http://catalog.edisonohio.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=955)

Edison Community College’s Career Advisors will help you identify a career and education that’s right for you—they will also provide help with resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills. Other student services include providing a faculty advisor and access to the Advising Resource Center (ARC), learning assistance services and eTutoring, health services, and childcare.

Detailed tuition information is available on Edison Community College’s Website (http://www.edisonohio.edu/index.php?page=cost)

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

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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).