Child Care Training

The child care program at Snead State 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 Alabama colleges that offer child care training.

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Snead State Community College

9500 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL

About
Snead State Community College, located in Boaz, Alabama, traces its origins to seminary approved by the Methodist Episcopal Church on 1898. The Boaz seminary saw rapid growth, and by 1906 changed its name to John H. Snead Seminary in honor of a local businessman who had donated money and land to the school.

In 1935 the school became chartered and began operating it as a junior college, followed by 32 years of private operation. In 1967 the school joined the Alabama two year college system and changed its name to Snead State Junior College until 1992 when the name was changed to the current.

Academics
Snead State Community College offers programs that allow for career development or academic transfer. Career development programs allow students to pursue an education in a high demand field with the purpose of entering the workforce as a trained professional upon completion.

Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree upon completion. Academic transfer programs allows students to complete the first two years of a four year education at SSCC, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Computer Programming
• Nursing
• General Studies
• Cosmetology
• Nail Technician

Admissions and Financial Aid
Snead State Community College is a public, two years,  open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that submits an application and pays all related fees. Students are asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Transfer students and new students are encouraged to participation in orientation to get more familiar with the physical layout of the school.  In addition, it is recommended that students schedule at time to meet with an academic advisor to map out coursework towards a desired area of concentration.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need a determined by the information provided by students on 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. Snead State Community College has offered the following degree 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

Salary & Wages

• Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $27550

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