Child Care Training

The child care program at Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff 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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Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff

901 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) main campus is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. It has in-district centers in Doniphan, Piedmont, and Van Buren, and full-service centers in Kennett, Malden, Dexter, Portageville, Sikeston, and Cape Girardeau, Missouri. TRCC also offers courses in many high schools throughout southeast Missouri, as well as courses (and entire degree options) are available online.

TRCC Mission Statement:

Learn about what drives us to be the best, and the commitments we’ve made to ensure we succeed.

Degree Types:

• Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
• Associate of Science (AS) Degree
• Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Degree
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
• One Year Certificates
• Short Term Certificates

View a complete list of Programs of Study via the school site or simply request admissions information from this page today.

Student Services include: Academic Advising, Career counseling, on-campus job opportunities, Student Life Programs, and Student Activities

The Student Service office has established relationships with most of the colleges and universities in Missouri, but as soon as a transfer school is selected, you should contact your advisor at that institution and make arrangements in attempt to ensure a seamless transition.

Tuition:

• Three Rivers District Residents: $75.00 per credit hour
• Out of District Missouri Residents: $120.00 per credit hour
• Out of State Residents: $150.00 per credit hour.

Additional fees include fees such as distance learning, equipment rental, and course fees.  To apply online, simply follow the school link above and find out what TRCC can do for you.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

• Springfield, MO
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $10.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $21710

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