Child Care Training

The child care program at Mission 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 California colleges that offer child care training.

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Mission College

One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA

Mission College is located in Santa Clara and is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Upon graduation students can transfer to a four year college in California or anywhere in the United States. Courses are also available that will prepare one immediately for a career in their field. Tuition is only $46 per unit for California residents.

Degree programs are offered in accounting, business, art, global studies, liberal arts, mathematics, psychology, and social science. Many certificate programs are available as well.

College life is more than classes. Mission College provides many different ways to improve your experience. While on campus, you can take part in student government, attend concerts, meet new people, and study in a beautiful area.

Earning a degree is more accessible to working individuals than ever. The college offers many different courses online that will allow one to complete a degree or transfer to the University of California. Registering for an online course is easy. Online courses are high-tech and allow students to interact with instructors and classmates.

Student clubs allow one to pursue his or her interests and make new friends. On campus clubs include the Asian American Pacific Islander Club, Associated Student Government, Circle K Club, Fire Tech Student Association, French Club, Latino Student Union, MC Dance Club, and Robotic Sciences Association.

Mission College can easily be accessed by public transportation. Access is available via Highways 101, 880, 237 and to the San Jose Mineta International Airport. The college is fully accredited and offers great value for the money.

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

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $34710

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