Child Development Degree

The child development program at Haywood 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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Haywood Community College

100 College Drive, Weldon, NC

Haywood Community College is known for its unique programs and distinct main campus designated as an arboretum. It started in 1965 as the Haywood Industrial Education Center with only one curriculum and few students. 

The main campus located in Clyde, NC is a home for lofty oak trees and magnificent gardens. It is highly regarded for the Rhododendron and Dahlia Gardens that serves as an attraction for green area clubs and the local residents.

HCC aims to promote community development through providing quality education that meets the diverse needs of the population. At present, HCC serves thousands of students and offers more than 50 curriculum programs.  Among these curriculum programs, 9 associate degrees, 3 diplomas, and 9 certificates can be accessed online. 

Several non-curriculum programs under the Continuing Education division are also available. These include Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, occupational courses, and community service trainings. 

Unique programs of HCC such as the Fish and Wildlife Management and Low Impact Development associate degree which are the only courses of its kind in the whole state; and the Forest Management Technology associate degree program which is the only one accredited by the Society of American Foresters fall under the Department of Natural Resources

Another distinguished program of this college is the Professional Crafts, a course with four major areas - clay, fiber, jewelry and wood. This program engages students in hands-on and business training to enable them to start a business of their own. 

Aside from academic excellence, HCC also cultivates student leadership and community participation to augment student’s educational experience by providing wide array of activities on campus.

Programs of Study http://www.haywood.edu/programs_of_study

Prospective Student's Guidehttp://www.haywood.edu/prospective_students

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Haywood Community 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).