Child Development Degree

The child development program at Alverno 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Alverno College

4111 S. 108th Street, Greenfield, WI

Alverno College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Milwaukee, WI, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Alverno College has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at Alverno College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Alverno College score in-between 17 to 21 on the ACT. Alverno College admits about 80 percent of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 46 percent of students enrolled.  Detailed information regarding admissions can be found by calling Alverno College or by requesting information on this page.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $3,200. Alverno College may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Alverno College "Inferno" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA.

Students who would like to see more about Alverno College can take a look at their website at alverno.edu.

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).