Child Development Degree

The child development program at Lenoir 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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Lenoir Community College

191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NC

About
Lenoir Community College, located in Kinston, North Carolina, was established in 1963 as a charter from the state board of education. Initially known as the Industrial Education Center, the school offered education through technical programs. Very early on the school increased its size and offerings, very quickly expanding into the role of community college. The school has over its lifetime added various buildings and programs and is part of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) which is comprised of 58 schools operating throughout the strate. Lenoir Community College serves the counties of Lenoir, Greene and Jones.

Academics
As a community college, LCC offers a variety of academic programs and services alongside career and vocational training. Academic programs generally result in transfer to a four year institution, fulfilling the freshman and sophomore years of a bachelor's degree. Students will apply to four year institutions of their choosing, but will have easier access to public institutions in North Carolina through agreements in place with the NCCCS. Career and vocational programs provide students with an education related to a particular field with the intent to enter the workforce immediately after completion. These programs are often in high demand fields or require the development of specific skills in order to operate professionally in the work environment. Graduates from the institution will have earned a diploma, certificate or associate degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Gunsmithing
• Medical Assisting

Non credit courses are also available for residents wishing to explore interests, as well as continuing education courses for professionals wishing to return to school for additional training.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Lenoir Community College must complete the application for admission, after which he or she must supply all pertinent documents regarding one's education (i.e transcripts). Once completed the student must take a placement exam to determine their level of general education courses, after which they will met with a counselor to outline one's educational plan and goals. Once all these steps are completed the student may register at the given date and must pay for his or her tuition.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible in order for the school to obtain the student aid report necessary to determine need, eligibility and awards. The school may request additional financial information or documentation in order to accurately disburse funds.

Athletics
The Lenoir Community College Lancers participate in intercollegiate athletics, and has the oldest athletic program in the North Carolina Community College System. The school participates in men's baseball and basketball and women's basketball and volleyball. Intercollegiate athletics allow students to participate in healthy competition while developing skills and abilities that may assist them in their academic and professional futures.

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

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

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

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).