Child Care Training

The child care program at Nebraska Indian 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 Nebraska colleges that offer child care training.

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Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC)

1111 Hwy 75, Macy, NE

In an aim to preserve and revitalize the cultures of the Omaha and Santee people and provide access to quality post-secondary education, Nebraska Indian Community College was founded in 1973. It started as an American Indian Satellite Community College and upon being granted an independent status, it was renamed to NICC. 

NICC has three campuses in Macy, Santee, and South Sioux City, Nebraska. The facilities of these campuses are constantly updated, as well as the programs to encourage and motivate the students to learn. For students to qualify for admission they must submit a copy of high school diploma or GED transcript, official certificate of tribal enrollment, official transcript from previously attended institution; pass the placement testing; and complete an application for federal Student Aid.

Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, NICC offers Associate of Applied Science in Carpentry; Associate of Arts in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, General Liberal Arts, Human Services and, Native American Studies; Associate of Science in General Science Studies; and Certificate in Carpentry.

With a low student to faculty ratio, the students are given the attention they deserve. At NICC, students can imbibe a unique cultural and educational experience that leads to achieving their academic and career goals.

This college hosts variety of fun activities and events for the students. They are encouraged to participate in Nebraska Indian Community College Student Senate, NICC Intramural and Community Events and American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC).                      

Admission http://www.thenicc.edu/index.php/en/admissions/apply-today

Programs http://www.thenicc.edu/index.php/en/academics/nicc-programs

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NICC 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).