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Child Development Degree
The child development program at Northwest Technical 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 Minnesota colleges that offer child development degrees.
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Northwest Technical College
1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN
Northwest Technical College started as Bemidji Area Vocational Technical Institute in 1960 offering only two programs: Carpentry and Automotive Mechanics. Over the years, this school was known in different names and along with its development is the creation of several new programs.
NTC campus is located at Beimidji, Minnesota. This school now offers two-year associate degree, diploma and certificate programs designed to provide vast learning opportunities in line with the current market needs with 698 courses to choose from. Among the top programs offered at NTC are business, health, human and protective services, environmental and industrial technology career programs.These programs are aimed at equipping students with the necessary practical skills and knowledge to pursue a professional career. NTC also offers continuing education courses for professional advancement and competency development to keep up with the current industry trends.
With its commitment to provide quality education at an affordable tuition, NTC employs an open enrolment system to accommodate more students wherein applicants are required to submit their high school diploma and GED. Students in this school are provided with a conducive learning environment which may be on campus, online or both with a flexible schedule.
As part of NTC’s career services, graduate students are assisted in finding a suitable job within a year and they are also provided with updates on job openings. NTC also established a Learning Enrichment Center, a resource center for tutoring, testing and future employment assistance to enhance the students’ learning experience. Courses and an application for admission can be found on the NTC site or by requesting information from this portal today.
Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwest Technical College offers an associate's degree program in child development.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 4 |
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
Students who have completed the Child Development program at Northwest Technical College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students Northwest Technical College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To support students and graduates, Northwest Technical College may provide services to students like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance