Child Care Training

The child care program at Lurleen B Wallace 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 Alabama colleges that offer child care training.

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Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Also known as LBW Community College

Station One, Livingston, AL

About
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, located in Andalusia, Alabama, was formed in 2003 through the merge of two previous institutions, Douglas MacArthur Technical College and Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College. The merger combined the resources of the two schools, forming a single multi campus college with locations in Andalusia, Greenville, and Opp. The school serves the counties of Butler, Crenshaw, Coffee, Covington and Geneva. The school put forward a development plan upon merger to update services, programs and facilities to meet increased enrollment and educational needs.

Academics
Lurleen B. Wallace Community offers programs that provide academic transfer or career training opportunities. These programs are designed to meet the needs of the community and provide students the opportunity to pursue their goals. Career programs develop the skills and abilities required to perform as professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate. Students may pursue employment at the entry level after graduation. Programs for academic transfer complete the first two years of a four year education then allow for transfer to a four year institution to complete a bachelor's degree. Individuals are advised to meet with a counselor to plan the curriculum that best fulfills the transfer requirements of the school or school's desired.

Programs offered include:

• Liberal Arts
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Communications
• Computer Science

Admissions and Financial Aid
As a two year open enrollment institution, any student wishing to enroll at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College may do so through the submission of an application. Students should supply test scores and transcripts, take the placement exam, participate in orientation and meet with a counselor. Tuition fees will be due shortly after registration is complete.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine the student's need, eligibility and awards. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lurleen B Wallace Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).