Child Care Training

The child care program at Moberly Area 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 Missouri colleges that offer child care training.

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Moberly Area Community College (MACC)

101 College Ave, Moberly, MO

About
Moberly Area Community College, located in Moberly, Missouri, was founded in 1927 and is commonly referred to as MACC. The school was originally known as Moberly Junior College and operated by the local public school system, receiving permanent housing in 1931. The college experienced growth in the 1970's and 1980's, forming its own community college district that covered 16 counties. As a result the school has six satellite campuses to make access to education and other services easier for residents.

Academics
MACC is a comprehensive community college that offers academic and career training opportunities. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of education locally, followed by transfer to their school of choice to complete a bachelor's degree. Career training programs are for individuals seeking employment in skill oriented high demand fields or industries. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Marketing
• Computer Programming
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Criminal Justice

Academics
Individuals interested in enrollment at MACC may do so by completing an application for admission and paying the associated fees. Students should be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma. Students are asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available, and to meet with a counselor prior to registration to discuss program enrollment options. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• 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).