Child Care Training

The child care program at Jefferson Community College prepares students for jobs with social service agencies, public schools, private schools, head start programs, pre-school programs, and day care centers. The program focuses on the management of child care services and planning, designing, and managing child care. Program courses include: child development and psychology, home and institutional based child care, identification of diseases and injuries, parent relations, personnel and business management principles, and related laws and policies. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer child care training.

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Jefferson Community College

7 Fairmount Ave, Jamestown, NY

About
Jefferson Community College, located in Watertown, New York, was founded in 1961 and received accreditation in 1969. The school has annual enrollment of approximately 3500 student per year, with students being varied in age, race, religion and nationality.

The school is a public two year institution, and is one of the thirty community colleges that are part of the State University of New York System. As a modern institution, the school is continually reviewing its programs, services and facilities in order to ensure they meet the needs of current and future students.

Academics
Jefferson Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to pursue the academic or career track that best suits their interests. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to transfer to a four year college or university to continue one's education, eventually earning a bachelor's degree.

Transfer to SUNY institutions are made easier through agreements in place that allow for ease of transfer, though it is possible to apply to private and out of state schools. Individuals should meet with a counselor to outline a transfer curriculum that best suits the student's interest.

Career training programs allow individuals to receive an education in a specific field designed to prepare them for entry into the workforce as qualified professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates one's competency in the chosen field. Students will participate in traditional and practical courses, with practical courses providing a forum for training and development through supervised practice in a controlled environment.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Paralegal

A complete list of programs may be found via the school's academic portal.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Jefferson Community College is an open enrollment institution that makes the process for admission easy and available for all individuals. Students must complete an application, pay all fees, supply transcripts and test scores if available, and take a placement exam if required. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum as well as participate in new student orientation to familiarize themselves with the campus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine the extent of a student's need and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her aid packet.

Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year, and students may be chosen at random to provide additional financial information to be compared to the FAFSA in order to ensure its accuracy as part of new regulations governing aid distribution.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Jefferson Community College offers an associate's degree program in child care.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, preschool teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).