Child Development Degree

The child development program at James A Rhodes 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 Ohio colleges that offer child development degrees.

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James A Rhodes State College

Also known as Rhodes State College

11627 State Rte 243, Chesapeake, OH

James A. Rhodes State College (Rhodes State College) is a public institution providing degree granting career programs, non-credit workforce development, and consulting for business and industry in Lima, Ohio. With more than 4,100 students currently enrolled, Rhodes State College has more than 450 full-time and part-time faculty and staff.

Mission Statement:

Rhodes State College’s Mission State exists to change lives, build futures and improve communities through life-long learning.

Divisions of Academic Programs and Certificates:

• Allied Health
• Division of Art & Sciences
• Division of Business and Public Service
• Division of Information Technology and Engineering Technology
• Division of Nursing

The Workforce, Economic Development and Continuing Education Division provide training (both credit and non-credit) for organizations, businesses, and on the individual level. Training is available in healthcare, information technology, manufacturing & applied technologies, quality tools and processes, and human resources development.

Rhodes College has a large variety of established transfer agreements in place to make a smooth transition. They are also part of the University System of Ohio which lists a large number of courses, allowing seamlessly transfer to most general education courses. Review the Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs) by researching the school programs today.

Student services include personal and educational counseling, academic advisement, athletics, career services, employment opportunities, and tutoring.

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Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. James A Rhodes State College has offered the following program levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (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

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).