Child Development Degree

The child development program at Piedmont Community 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 North Carolina colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Piedmont Community College

48380 US Hwy 52N, Misenheimer, NC

About
Piedmont Community College, located in Roxboro, North Carolina, was founded in 1970 through overwhelming support by the local populace. The school began operations shortly after gaining approval, and was then known as Person County Technical Institute. Within the year the school's name was changed to Person Technical Institute, then once more to Piedmont technical Institute. In the subsequent years the school was approved through vote for additional monies in order to establish a permanent campus, which was completed in 1978. With the new campus came a new name, Piedmont Technical College. In 1985 the North Carolina General Assembly added Caswell County. The school's name was once again changed, this time to the current, and additional funds were issued for renovations and additions to the main campus as well as the establishing of a Caswell campus, located in Yanceyville.

Academics
Piedmont Community College offers students a number of programs that may result in transfer to a four year institution or prepare them for immediate entry into the workforce after graduation. Transfer programs fulfill the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education, and upon completion allows for transfer to complete the final two years and obtain one's bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide training and education in a particular field, providing students with the skills and practical knowledge to be able to function in a work environment related to their field of study professionally.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Cosmetology
• Gunsmithing

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution PCC accepts all students who meet the minimum requirements for entry. Students are required to choose a program of study, provide all pertinent documentation, take a placement exam, and pay for their courses at the time of registration.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to for the school to be able to determine eligibility and awards. Students may be required to submit additional information as needed by the financial aid office.

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Piedmont Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in child development.

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

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).