Child Care Training

The child care program at Williamsburg Technical 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 South Carolina colleges that offer child care training.

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Williamsburg Technical College

481 Porter Drive, Denmark, SC

Opening its doors for education to students in 1969, the Williamsburg Technical College has ensured the future of numerous students and helped them grow and be successful. The key here is to create a positive learning environment so that students can have access to the vast knowledge available. Approachable staff and accessible resources for references is what makes this college unique. Students can pursue a higher education for technical education, vocational education or continuing education for personal enrichment. This college believes in continuous improvement and hence continues to revise its curriculum to ensure that course and program offerings remain abreast of current industry trends and teaching techniques.

Students of the Williamsburg Technical College find themselves prepared to face any situations that their future careers hold. Their skills and knowledge are at par with the current industry trends. They get a wide scope to choose from and select the right course for themselves. Students can select a quick certificate program, or a longer diploma program or an associate degree. Degree is the highest level of education that this college offers. Programs are designed for either immediate employment or for university transfers.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Williamsburg Technical College 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).