Child Development Degree

The child development program at Gaston 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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Gaston College

Main St, Boiling Springs, NC

Gaston College is one of the largest community colleges in the state and it is part of the North Carolina Community College System. This institution has three campuses - Dallas, Lincoln and Kimbrell (east) and Textile Technology Center.

This college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  The main campus located at 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034-1499 is comprised of twelve major buildings, large parking area and auditorium occupying an approximately 450,868 square feet land area.

Defined by quality and innovation, Gaston College offers academic programs and services designed to provide real-life educational experience in line with the current industry needs. Students are given the opportunity to finish Diploma, Certificate and two-year Associate degree courses with more than 100 programs of study to choose from.

Five divisions encompass the different programs of this college: Arts & Sciences; Business & Information Technology; Health and Human Services; Engineering & Industrial Technology; and Economic and Workforce Development.

Apart from the curriculum courses, continuing education programs are also offered to promote lifelong learning, enhance professional competence and develop new skills for the residents of the community it serves.  To meet the diverse needs of the students, several online programs are offered with flexibility. Students can choose from either internet or hybrid courses, whichever is more convenient for them.

Gaston College lives by its maxim to provide opportunities for life through nurturing an empowered community destined to succeed in a globally competitive industry.

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Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gaston College offers a less than one year certificate program in child development.

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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).